- Find
Hip Bone Loss
Pain - hip
Home Care
- Try to avoid activities that aggravate the pain.
- Take over-the-counter pain medication, like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
- Sleep on your non-painful side with a pillow between your legs.
A hip fracture is considered a medical emergency. Therefore, if suspected, you should get medical help right away.
As the pain improves, gradually begin to exercise. It is best to work with a physical therapist to learn proper exercises and how to advance your activity. Swimming...
Read moreMore information on "Hip Bone Loss"
From Our Experts
Practical Ways to Prevent Falls
The following tips can help you avoid falls. Take care of yourself Be sure your diet contains the recommended amounts of... Read more »
Osteoporosis Screening: If a Portable Scanner Indicates Bone Loss
You're concerned about your bone health. Perhaps you've heard the worrisome statistics - that up to half of postmenopausal women, and a... Read more »
Calculating Bone Loss
Once we've discovered we have osteoporosis, we all want some reassurance that our best efforts with exercise, diet, supplements and bone... Read more »
Cancer and Bone Loss: “Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me?”
As we age, we become acquainted with the common risk factors for osteoporosis: a thin frame, a family history, growing older. We also may... Read more »
Why I've Chosen To Take Actonel For Bone Loss
Osteoporosisconnection.com, the site you’re currently visiting, contains an intricate jigsaw of posts by visitors, posts by expert... Read more »
From Our Sources
Heart Medication Leads to Hip Bone Loss
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Loop diuretics -- commonly prescribed drugs for heart failure and hypertension -- may cause hip bone loss in men, a new study... Read more »
New CT Scan Measures Bone Loss around the Hip Socket
Source: eOrthopod
Doctors helping patients with hip replacements face a special problem. The use of some types of hip sockets can lead to bone loss around the implant.... Read more »
Activity Reduces Bone Loss After Total Hip Replacement
Source: eOrthopod
In order to stay strong, bones need load and compression spread evenly across the bone. When bone is removed and replaced with a hip prosthesis, the... Read more »
Cell phones may reduce hip bone density
Wearing a cell phone in a pocket or at the waist may reduce bone density in the hip, a new study has found. Turkish researchers studied 150 men who... Read more »
Total Hip Replacement in Patients with Severe Bone Defects
Source: eOrthopod
Total hip replacements (THRs) aren't always successful. Sometimes infection, fracture, or loosening of the implant means the patient needs another... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
