Older people who suffer a hip fracture face a much higher risk of death soon after the injury, but the risk persists over the longer term, a large study indicates. Researchers found that the risk of ...

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 ...

Lack of available ward beds and delays in getting an orthopaedic diagnosis cited for longer-than-recommended ED stays ...

Q: I know of several older women who have died within a year after a hip fracture. But why? Is this due to a cause and effect of a bone fracture, or something else entirely? A: Hip fractures are ...

July 31, 2012 -- Helping older people see more clearly may help to lower their risk for falls and potentially disabling hip fractures. A new study shows having surgery to correct cataracts may reduce ...

Medically reviewed by David Kesselman, DC Key Takeaways Hip pain can be caused by serious issues like fractures or less ...

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 ...

Timely utilization of screening and treatment for osteoporosis following hip fracture is "alarmingly low" among American women 50 years of age and older and is especially poor among elderly women, a ...

Following a fracture, patients should have a bone density test, evaluation of calcium and vitamin D levels and, in nearly all cases, medication to protect against further bone loss. By Jane E. Brody ...

A Jefferson County man was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison for his role in the death of his mother, who was found in ...