[Neurological changes in aged patients with fractures of the femur: prevalence and clinical aspects].

This study evaluates the prevalence and clinical significance of the main neurological diseases in 246 hospitalized elderly patients with hip fracture, who have to undergo rehabilitative treatment. Eighty-three patients already had clinically noticeable neurological diseases before fracture; they were compared to other components the survey. As for the type of fracture and surgical treatment, differences have not been found. Medical conditions have proved worse among neurological disease bearers; the same patients also had to run into more complications. What results from the study, considering the high prevalence of neurological diseases in patients with hip fractures, suggests that these neurological diseases are important risk factors for accidental falls and it's necessary to provide these patients with careful, continuous hospital assistance.