These findings are not surprising, as hip-fracture repair patients are typically older and have poorer health than those receiving prostheses. Finally, it cannot be ruled out that the findings may ...

hip fracture repair, and abdominal surgery, as well as acute deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. [2] Results of a meta-analysis of trials involving patients undergoing orthopedic ...

The research involved 129 women aged 65 and older who had recently undergone surgical repair for hip fractures and who were ...

Osteoporosis is a chronic condition characterized by reduced bone quality and density, which leads to higher bone fragility and increases susceptibility to fractures. The spine, wrist, and hip are ...