by Frederick B. Rogers  , Iris Guo  , Brandon Lyle  , Nicholas Larson  , David Weatherby  , James Kenny  and Benoit Blondeau

Received: 23 February 2026;  Published: 23 October 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2604343

The role of surgical stabilization rib fractures (SSRF) in geriatric trauma patients remains controversial despite growing evidence supporting SSRF in selected patients with severe chest wall injuries. The decision to do surgical stabilization of rib fractures in the elderly patient is more complex with recommendations for surgery to be individualized on a case-by-case basis. In this preliminary report, we describe the development of a multidisciplinary Chest Wall Injury Service that utilizes a [...]

by André M. Suguihura  , Maycon J. Ferreira  , Alexia P. Hammonds  , Vilma Gómez  , Lucimere Bohn  and Emerson Sebastião

Received: 04 April 2026;  Published: 21 October 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2604342

Despite well-established health benefits of regular physical activity, participation rates remain suboptimal among adults, particularly older adult populations. More evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, online exercise training has emerged as an interesting strategy for different groups of individuals to remain physically active. The present study explored perceptions, barriers, and facilitators of online exercise training in adults at different stages of adulthood. This qualitative study was a [...]