Fracture risk higher in men who had previous falls, report shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 14, 2024
Men were more likely to have prior falls before experiencing fractures, according to a recent report — a point that doctors should note to accurately estimate a person’s fracture risk.
Death rates higher in emergency spine surgery compared to hip operations, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 28, 2024
The rates of death after emergency spine fracture surgery in older adults are high, but how do they compare to emergency surgeries for other common fractures in older adults, such as hip fractures? Death...
Report points out patient quality-of-life challenges following hip fracture surgeries
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 25, 2024
Hip fracture surgery results in challenges in mobility and self-care, and interrupts an individual’s usual activity in older adults more compared to younger people, according to a study published on...
Study: Walking woes up seniors’ fracture risk
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Kristen Fischer
Jan 24, 2024
A study found there is a notable link between older adults who have trouble walking and being at risk for fracture. The authors also found that the risk for fracture can increase depending on the trouble...
Data pinpoints 20-hour mark for hip fracture surgery in people on blood thinners
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 18, 2023
It turns out there’s an optimal time for doctors to begin surgically repairing a hip fracture in people on blood thinners or anticoagulants. It’s about the 20-hour mark after the fracture occurs, according...
Hip fracture treatments, outcomes vary substantially by country
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John Roszkowski
Aug 14, 2023
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.
Global hip fractures to almost double by 2050; experts urge action
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 16, 2023
An overall decrease in hip fracture prevalence will not compensate for the global impact of aging populations, researchers report.
Fewer hip fracture patients receive opioids after stay in SNF than IRF: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 19, 2023
These patients are 41% less likely to receive an opioid prescription when discharged from a skilled nursing facility, investigators say. But opioid use is high overall in these settings, they report.
Increasing daily protein by 25g lowers hip fracture odds by 14 percent in study
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 30, 2022
Women who increase their daily protein intake by 25 grams have a 14% lower risk of hip fracture, and underweight women may derive even more benefit, food scientists report.
Psychological resilience boosts walking abilities after hip fracture: study
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 25, 2022
Higher levels of psychological resilience are linked to greater improvements in walking speed and distance 16 weeks after hip fracture, investigators say.