Osteoporosis weakens bones, increasing fracture risks in the elderly. Maintaining bone health requires exercise, a balanced ...

New research found survival rates after a broken hip in older adults are less than those of cancer. At least 30% of older ...

Background Proximal femoral fractures in older adults affect prognosis, quality of life and medical expenses. Therefore, ...

Methods Records of 428 consecutive hip fracture patients were collected on a population-basis and data on the general population comprising all Finns 65 years of age or older were collected on a ...

More severe acute pain trajectories led to greater opioid consumption and longer hospitalization among older patients with fragility hip fractures.

Patients over the age of 50 have an increased risk of mortality following hip fracture, which is dependent on factors such as health and post-fracture comorbidities. Findings from a meta-analysis ...

Of particular concern are hip fractures as they carry a high death rate, especially since the elderly often have multiple illnesses and functional impairments as well.

Over 300,000 people 65 and older get hospitalized for hip fractures per year. More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling. The belt comes in three sizes, depending on your waist size.

“Traditionally, hip resurfacing arthroplasty has been recommended for younger, active patients due to concerns about bone ...

Every year, more than 300,000 older adults end up in a hospital with a hip fracture after a fall. In Successful Aging, ...