A spica cast is often used for hip dysplasia and for fractures that require the thigh bone and pelvis to be kept still. Children who have spica casts need special care to prevent possible ...

An example of a minor fracture that may not require emergency care is a fracture of the tip of a toe. If you think that bones may be broken in the back, neck, or hip, or if bone is exposed, do not ...

IN OCTOBER, 1939, I1 reported on a small series of hip reconstructions done for painful, nonunited fractures of the femoral neck under the various prevalent standard procedures. These included the ...

New research found that eating a vegetarian diet may increase someone’s risk of a hip fracture. Researchers assume this is due to lower protein intake compared to other diet types.

Hip fractures had the highest death risk: One year later, just 67.7 percent of men and 78.5 percent of women survived, compared with 92.2 percent of men with no fractures and 93.1 percent of women ...

Recovery from a hip fracture depends on the type of surgery a person has, as well as their mobility, age, and overall health. Read about rehabilitation and self-care here.

More than 300,000 Americans aged 65 and older are hospitalized for hip fractures each year. But researchers have found that even tiny lifestyle changes can boost bone strength to a level that ...

Researchers analysed more than 1,000 patient implants in the UK and found that the fracture rate was 1.4 per cent in the ...

It has been proposed that anabolic hormonal treatment could boost effectiveness of exercise programs in older women's recovery from hip fracture. In this randomized trial, with 6-minute walk ...

Increasing intake of protein and drinking regular cups of tea or coffee is a way women could reduce their risk of suffering a hip fracture, according to new research. Food scientists have found ...

The annual incidence of hip fractures declined in most countries from 2005 to 2018, but this rate is projected to roughly double by 2050, according to a new study of 19 countries/regions. The ...

The total number of hip fractures is projected to almost double worldwide by 2050 compared to 2018, researchers report. MCKNIGHT’S LONG-TERM CARE NEWS MCKNIGHT’S SENIOR LIVING ...