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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2017 Jul 3.
Published in final edited form as: Nestle Nutr Inst Workshop Ser. 2015 Oct 20;83:71–81. doi: 10.1159/000382064

Table 1. Hip fracture treatments suggested by recovery sequence.

Recovery process Possible treatments
Treat pathology
Osteoporosis Bone-strengthening medications
Chronic conditions Stabilize exacerbations/control complications
Sarcopenia Anabolic agents/protein/nutritional supplements

Treat impairment
Hip fracture Surgical management to repair bone
Pain management

Reduce functional limitations
Neuromuscular Gait, balance, and strength training
Cognitive Medical stabilization, orientation therapy
Affective Medication, psychological therapy

Minimize disability
ADL Physical therapy
IADL Occupational therapy
Social activity Social engagement therapies