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Among 233 polio survivors, 64% fell within the previous year, with 61% requiring medical attention and 35% sustaining fractures; tripping was strongly predictive of falling.
Cross-Sectional (n=233)
Falls and resulting injuries, including fractures, are highly prevalent among polio survivors and are strongly correlated with tripping.
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Fall risk assessment may be considered in polio survivors; cross-sectional data are hypothesis-generating and require prospective validation.
OBJECTIVE: This study examines the frequency of falls in polio survivors and their resulting morbidity. DESIGN: Two groups, fallers vs. nonfallers, were investigated in this descriptive study. A total of 233 polio survivors volunteered to complete a structured questionnaire on fall history and sequelae. RESULTS: Of the study participants, 64% had fallen within the previous year, and 61% had falls for which they received medical attention, including 35% who had at least one fracture. There was not a correlation between age and falling, but there was a strong correlation between tripping and falling. CONCLUSIONS: Falls with resultant injuries are a significant issue for polio survivors that warrants further study. Because tripping was predictive of falling in this sample, bracing should be considered as a treatment or preventative measure.
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Silver et al. (2002) conducted a cross-sectional in Polio (n=233). Tripping was evaluated on Frequency of falls within the previous year. Among 233 polio survivors, 64% fell within the previous year, with 61% requiring medical attention and 35% sustaining fractures; tripping was strongly predictive of falling.
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