Abstract: Introduction: Aging is the set of gradual, irreversible physiological and psychological processes of progressive change in all the structures and functions of the body. The impact of such a change on a person's quality of life depends mainly on the socio-cultural background. The objective of this study was to report the experience of our service in the care of people aged 65 and over.
Patients and Methods: This descriptive prospective study lasted three years, from January 2018 to December 2020. It focused on patients aged 65 and over who were received, operated on and followed.
Results: We hospitalized 102 older people, i.e. a frequency of 8.98% of all hospitalizations. There were 44 men and 58 women with a sex ratio of 0.76 and an average age of 74.04±7.79 years. The fractures of the trochanteric massif were the most found pathology at 39.21%, and the domestic accident was the most evoked aetiology is 56.80%. The patients were previously semi-autonomous, 77.50%. Dynamic hip screws (DHS) were the most used implant in 30.39%. According to the postoperative Parker score, 43.60% of the patients walked without a cane.
Conclusion: The elderly are at risk of complications due to their fragility and comorbidities related to physiological changes. The best therapeutic option is surgery, allowing early mobilization and lifting of these patients.
