Timeline of functional recovery after hip fracture in seniors aged 65 and older: A prospective observational analysis [Abstract]. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30941485/ Hip fractures.

More than 200,000 American women every year experience hip fractures, and up to three-quarters of them never fully regain their ability to resume normal activities like walking, even after ...

After setting, most fractures are immobilized with a cast, splint, or, occasionally, traction to reduce pain and help healing. In most cases, medication is limited to painkillers to reduce pain.

“Like nonarthroplasty fragility fractures, a systematic approach is needed after periprosthetic femur fractures.” Data were derived from Seward MW, et al. J Arthroplasty . 2024;doi:10.1016/j ...

Minor hip stress fractures can heal with nonsurgical treatments, but severe ones require surgery. People should contact a healthcare professional as early as possible. ...

The study involved 210 hip fracture patients aged 60 years and older who were involved in a clinical trial. Participants were assigned to one of two 16-week home-based physical therapy interventions.

Overall, 652 patients (mean age, 80.63 years; 71.3% women; 91.7% White) received zoledronic acid and were matched with 1926 individuals (mean age, 81.11 years; 71.9% women; 92.3% White) who ...

A 12-year-old motocross rider who suffered a serious leg injury during his first race of the day will be featured on Yorkshire Air 999 tonight.

Sophia Loren is hospitalized and in recovery after a severe fall on Sunday, which led to several fractures, including her hip and femur. The incident, which occurred in her Swiss home and was ...