Optimal management of older people with frailty non-weight bearing after lower limb fracture: a scoping review

Background Patients with lower limb fractures who are non-weight bearing are at risk of the complications of the associated immobility and disability, particularly people with frailty, but there is lack of clarity about what constitutes optimal care for such patients. A scoping literature review was conducted to explore what evidence is available for the management of this patient group. Methods MEDLINE (PubMed) CINAHL, EMBASE and the Cochrane...