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Risk of Falls and Fractures in People with Thalidomide Embryopathy

Rudolf Beyer, Alexandra Höller, Gerhard Schön · Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie · 2026 · Heft 02 · S. 143-150

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2026
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Zeitschrift
Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie
Autor:innen
Rudolf Beyer, Alexandra Höller, Gerhard Schön
Ausgabe
Heft 02 / 2026
Jahrgang 164
Seiten
143-150
Erschienen: 2026-04-01 00:00:00
ISSN
1864-6697
DOI
10.1055/a-2685-5018

Zusammenfassung

Abstract Background The experience of medical competence centres for people with thalidomide embryopathy suggests that fall-related injuries are relatively common. As falls in old age favour morbidity and loss of autonomy, fall and fracture risks in people with thalidomide embryopathy were investigated. Methods Online survey (Survey Monkey) on functional limitations and fall events of persons with thalidomide embryopathy (TE group) and nonaffected persons (control group). Results 206 people in the TE group and 183 in the control group were surveyed. Hearing, balance, vision, sensitivity and strength impairments…

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fall risks injuries disabilities elderly thalidomide embryopathy Sturzrisiken Verletzungen Behinderungen Ältere Thalidomid-Embryopathie Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie