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摘要
The increasing average age of the population also permits one to expect processes implied by the word “aging,” which are frequently associated with painful limitations to flexibility and movement. Age-related spinal diseases occur more frequently in combination with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip in women than in men and comprise a part of the usual spectrum of multimorbidity. Aging impacts not only morphologic characteristics but also muscle performance and central nervous system (control) mechanisms. Therefore, not just anatomic reconstructions but also therapeutic measures that take effect by acting on energy and control should be integrated into treatment strategies applied in the elderly. Particularly important is the consideration of emotional processes, which may require medical support due to many circumstances.