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% ...

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 ...

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 ...

When planning post-acute rehabilitation for patients who have had a hip fracture, clinicians should be aware that the patient’s level of social interaction may influence the success of their recovery, ...

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 ...

Findings compared with exercise therapy alone or usual care among older women. (HealthDay News) — Topical testosterone therapy does not significantly improve functional outcomes beyond supervised ...

Compared with exercise alone, combining exercise training with testosterone gel application did not result in longer 6-minute walk distances (6MWDs) in older women with a recent hip fracture repair ...

Sitting on the bench, Chet Holmgren took in the Oklahoma City Thunder's practice as a spectator instead of a participant. A grim reality he must face for the foreseeable future less than two weeks ...

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 ...

Hip fractures may be one of the most devastating injuries that humans face, but they’re also less frequent than they used to be. Today Canadian researchers announce that the hip-fracture rate fell ...

Sophia Loren is hospitalized and in recovery after a severe fall on Sunday, which led to several fractures, including her hip and femur. The incident, which occurred in her Swiss home and was ...