Total hip arthroplasty versus hemiarthroplasty for management of hip fractures
1. In this randomized controlled trial, the incidence of secondary procedures within 2 years did not differ significantly between patients ...
Tag: hip fracture
Surgical repair improves survival and pain control in patients with dementia who suffer hip fracture
1. In this retrospective study, nursing home patients with dementia who had a hip fracture had improved survival if they ...
Mediterranean diet associated with decreased risk of hip fractures in post-menopausal women
1. Based on a post-hoc analysis of the Women’s Health Initiative, post-menopausal women’s self-reported adherence to a Mediterranean diet was ...
Shorter hospital stays after hip fracture linked to greater risk of short-term death
1. Hospital length of stay after hip fracture of less than 10 days was associated with a greater risk of ...
Patient Basics: Hip Fracture
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? The hip is the joint between the upper end of the thighbone (femur) ...
30 day mortality similar between regional and general anesthesia for hip fracture surgery
1. There was no difference in 30-day mortality between regional and general anesthesia for hip fracture surgery. 2. Regional anesthesia ...
Home-based exercise after hip fracture rehabilitation improves mobility and balance
Image: CC/Wiki 1. A home-based exercise program with a physical therapist after hip fracture rehabilitation was associated with significantly improved ...
