The odds of hip fractures remained elevated when adjusting for the exposure-time trend and concomitant use of other central nervous system medications. (HealthDay News) — Gabapentinoid use is ...

A retrospective study confirms that the FRAX tool accurately estimates fracture risk in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT).

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Hip and pelvic fractures can be significant sources of morbidity and mortality in the geriatric population. This retrospective study evaluated the sensitivity of radiography in detecting hip and ...

Gabapentinoids -- pregabalin and gabapentin -- were tied to increased hip fracture risk in older adults. Risks were high for people with chronic kidney disease or significant frailty. Odds of hip ...

The researchers found a high predicted cardiovascular risk was linked to nearly double the risk for hip fracture. HealthDay News — Cardiovascular health may impact fracture risk in women after ...

A 72-year-old woman fell as she was getting out of bed at a nursing home. She complained of right hip pain and was referred to the emergency room for further evaluation. As the orthopaedist on call, ...

People living with dementia who had hip fractures treated with surgery lived longer than those who didn’t have surgery, a new study finds. Choosing to undergo surgery can be a complicated decision for ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. A novel clinical model may accurately predict risk of ...

Osteoporotic hip fracture, already a dangerous and debilitating problem for older men and women worldwide, is poised to become a far more severe global public-health issue as the population grows ...