The Post-Fall Syndrome

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Patients [36] over 65 yr old who were admitted to hospital after suffering a fall were examined soon after admission and followed up for 4 mo. Ten patients developed a severe tendency to clutch and grab and were unable to walk unsupported; 9 of these died or were still in hospital 4 mo. later. Sixteen patients showed similar signs but were able to walk independently; 5 of these died or were still in hospital after 4 mo. Ten patients had no features of the postfall syndrome; only 1 of these died within 4 mo., and 1 of the survivors remained in hospital. The syndrome may represent the end result of a positive feedback relationship between disturbed balance and falls.
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