[Psychological aspects of rehabilitation of the elderly people after femoral neck fracture].

Mobility impairments, joint deformations, osteoporosis, weakening of sensory functions and orientation in space, which are quite common in senility expose elderly individuals to various kinds of falls and accidents. Femoral neck fractures and pertrochanteric fractures are the most frequent traumatic injuries among the elderly patients. During the post-surgical period or rehabilitation process it is of vital importance that treatment activities should enable patients to function in social and family environment in the same way as before the accident. Furthermore, it is crucial that rehabilitation procedures be of multi-faceted character - owing to the psycho-physical unity of the human being, they should not focus merely on physical treatment of the patient, but also on their psychological condition which is particularly significant in the whole treatment process. Apart from that, it is essential to consider the level of anxiety and motivation of the patient and to offer them professional psychological support and assistance.