Kristina Schmidt, 24, developed agonizing pain in her right hip that “felt like someone was tearing her leg off” and ...

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 ...

The charity warns that "over a quarter of hip fracture patients die within 12 months ... five men over 50 will break a bone as a result of osteoporosis but 90,000 people every year miss out on ...

"These findings can facilitate the introduction of tailored treatments for hip fracture patients, thereby mitigating the likelihood of post-fracture complications and mortality. They also pave the ...

Myocardial injury after a hip fracture is common and has a poor prognosis. Patients with a hip fracture and myocardial injury ...

The charity warns that “over a quarter of hip fracture patients die ... 90,000 people every year miss out on treatment because of poor the lack of fracture liaison services.

New research to identify factors associated with improved outcomes for older adults recovering from hip fractures found a connection with mental health and psychological resilience. Published in ...

Despite an increased risk for complications and death in men after fractures, the US Preventive Services Task Force maintains there’s insufficient evidence to recommend osteoporosis screening for men.

AST/ALT ratio may predict 1-year mortality in elderly patients operated for femoral neck fracture suggests a study published ...

Introduction Population ageing in Africa is increasing healthcare demands. Hip fractures require multidisciplinary care and are considered an indicator condition for age-related health services. We ...