Older adults who live in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods spend significantly fewer days at home in the year after a ...

Older adults who live in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods spend significantly fewer days at home in the year after a fall-related hip fracture than those living in more affluent areas, ...

Hip fracture surgery outcomes in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities are tied to the patient’s length of stay, according to a new study has found. Investigators analyzed outcomes in hip ...

Hip fractures debilitate more than 300,000 U.S. seniors each year New research finds that a patient's mental health plays a role in their recovery Older women with higher mental health scores were 34% ...

Key Takeaways Seniors are less likely to regain independence following a hip fracture if they live in a poorer ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 3-month mobile rehabilitation and education program may enhance recovery for older patients with hip fractures ...

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 distance ...

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 the ...

Hip fractures, often a result of a fall, are the most serious type of osteoporotic fracture because they are accompanied by considerable pain, loss of muscle and bone strength, reduced mobility and ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will undergo non-surgical physiotherapy for a hip bone ...

Of particular concern are hip fractures as they carry a high death rate, especially since the elderly often have multiple ...