Hip fractures are a common and costly problem in older adults, and a new study finds there is a substantial variation in mortality, health outcomes and treatment measures among different countries. An ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Results published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma showed intertrochanteric fractures treated with the ...

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced results from real-world data in Asia, Europe, Oceania, and North and South America on the temporal trends in hip ...

St. Vincent’s Medical Center, a Hartford HealthCare hospital in Bridgeport, earned a “center of excellence” designation from independent accreditor The Joint Commission for its hip fracture treatment, ...

Each year more than 260,000 older Americans are hospitalized for hip fractures, a debilitating injury that can severely and permanently impact mobility. Researchers studied two types of home-based ...

The decision to undergo surgery can be complicated for people living with dementia, not only due to limited decision-making capabilities, but also because participation in rehabilitation afterward is ...

People living with dementia who had hip fractures treated with surgery lived longer than those who didn’t have surgery, a new study finds. Choosing to undergo surgery can be a complicated decision for ...

Following a fracture, patients should have a bone density test, evaluation of calcium and vitamin D levels and, in nearly all cases, medication to protect against further bone loss. By Jane E. Brody ...

Several things can cause front hip pain, including fractures, strains, and arthritis. To treat front hip pain, a doctor might suggest a combination of home remedies and pain relief medications. The ...

Scientists at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) have made a great leap forward in predicting the risk of hip fracture among women ...