AFTER THE FALL | part 1
Hip fractures a mortal test for elders and for medicine
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As Angeline Scardino struggled to stand with help from nurse Jane Ashley, her repaired left leg buckled under her. But she tried again and managed to walk a few steps.
(Globe Staff Photo / Bill Greene)
Globe Staff Photo / Bill Greene
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A nurse beckoned and Angeline Scardino, leaning lightly on the cane that was an unwanted 81st birthday present, calmly made her way toward the examining room. (Full article: 2532 words)
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