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Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital (Hospital Director Han Sung-woo) is helping patients recover quickly by ...
Earlier, it was thought that obese people have stronger bones due to more body weight. But, doctors say that according to ...
In patients with hip fractures, the consensus is to proceed to surgery as soon as possible — preferably within 24 hours. However, previous research on this approach has produced both positive ...
Despite the risk of subsequent fractures in patients with osteoporosis, only approximately 20% of patients nationally receive ...
NHS Ayrshire & Arran has been asked to apologise to the family of a patient who died following treatment for a broken hip.
Published results showed supervised exercise training combined with testosterone therapy did not significantly improve long-distance walking among older women after hip fracture compared with ...
Denosumab (Prolia) is a leading treatment for osteoporosis, but the rapid bone loss that can occur after discontinuing the ...
Background Ankle fractures in the elderly population are common and comprise the third most common extremity fracture in this demographic.1–4 Like fragility fractures of the hip, elderly ankle ...
Studies have shown milk may not be beneficial for preventing osteoporotic fractures. Specifically, in a meta-analysis that ...
Background Individuals on renal replacement therapy (RRT) have increased fracture risk, but risk in less advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) is unclear. Objective To investigate CKD associations ...
Immediate admission of patients aged 70 years or more with a hip fracture to comprehensive geriatric care in a dedicated ward improved mobility at 4 months, compared with the usual orthopaedic care.