Casts just as effective as surgery for some wrist fractures in older people, study says
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 24, 2023
When an older adult breaks a wrist, a doctor may recommend a cast or surgery. But a new study finds that getting a cast is just as good as surgery for such fractures.
Hip fracture readmissions lower when nursing home in sync with hospital staff: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 14, 2022
A collaboration between nursing home staff and hospital clinicians helped reduce readmission and mortality rates and improved quality of life for residents with hip fracture.
Cognitive decline may up bone loss, fracture risk in older women
Jul 30, 2021
Each percent decline in Mini Mental State Examination from baseline associated with 6.5 percent bone loss in women
Osteoporosis undertreated in older men with fracture, experts say
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 09, 2020
In the two years before their fracture, fewer than 6% of almost 9,900 men studied had been screened for bone mineral density. Yet two thirds of these men had musculoskeletal pain, according to new findings.
Step down steroids to curb bone loss in asthma patients, researchers urge
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2020
The more oral and inhaled corticosteroids prescribed within a year’s time, the more likely patients with asthma were to experience bone loss and fracture, investigators say.
Hip protectors and mobility aids reduce fractures: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 19, 2020
A video analysis of 2,300 actual falls in two long-term care facilities has revealed factors that lower fracture risk.
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By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 21, 2019
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Moderate physical activity can dramatically reduce fracture risks
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 07, 2019
Moderate physical activity – including walking and household chores – reduces the risk of hip and total fracture in postmenopausal women.
Tool predicts fracture risk
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 06, 2017
A new tool has shown promise in predicting fracture risk among long-term care residents.
New tool finds 15 connections to increased fractures in SNF residents
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Sep 01, 2017
A new risk assessment has shown promise in predicting fracture risk among institutionalized long-term care residents, according to new research published Thursday.