Problem drinking in orthopaedic patients
- 1 May 1985
- journal article
- Published by British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume
- Vol. 67-B (3) , 478-481
- https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.67b3.3997960
Abstract
Problem drinking was found to be likely in 21% of inpatients in a general orthopaedic and fracture service, and in 42% of outpatients attending the fracture clinics. The questionnaire showed that the problem was most common among young men, particularly among outpatients. Previous hospital admissions were more frequent in this group. Many of the health problems associated with the chronic abuse of alcohol are directly relevant to orthopaedic practice. Early intervention may be highly successful, and it is recommended that screening for problem drinking be considered in orthopaedic and fracture services.Keywords
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