Monday, October, 19, 2009
What Is A Hip Fracture
October 03, 2008
Researchers say Reclast, the new once-a-year injection for
osteoporosis, not only reduces the number of hip fractures, it can
also save older users' lives. Statistics show that 36 percent of
hip-fracture patients will die within two years of the incident,
and they are also five to 10 times more likely to suffer another
hip fracture. But a new study suggests that by reducing
hip-fracture risks, Reclast may help prevent these deaths.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Rose Chon
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Health Expert
...disease can affect any bone in the body. In particular, hip fractures are largely due to falls,...
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By Neil Gonter, MD
,
Health Expert
...slightly reduced bone-thinning and reduced the risk of hip fractures. After an average of seven...
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By Lila de Tantillo
,
Health Expert
We all know that hip fractures can be deadly, but the latest report in the supplement to the...
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By PJ Hamel
,
Health Expert
...men) who reach their 90th birthday will suffer a hip fracture at some point during their...
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By Pam Flores
,
Health Expert
...diagnostic testing to check for the presence of a hip fracture. Because hip fractures are hard...
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Health Guide
News round up on popular heartburn drugs and a link to increased
hip fractures. The New York Times ran an AP wire story. Study Finds a Link Between Some Heartburn Drugs and Hip Injuries in People...
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...This fear can also cause the person to spend more time at home, away from other people.How common are
hip fractures, and what problems do they cause?
Hip fractures are a common and very serious...
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...disability. Most often, fall-related fractures are in the person's hip, pelvis, spine, arm, hand, or ankle.
Hip fractures are one of the most serious types of fall injury. They are a leading cause...
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...spinning, or floating. Balance disorders are one cause of falls and fall-related injuries, such as
hip fracture.How common are balance disorders?Roughly 9 percent of adults who are 65 and older...
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...doctor.Balance disorders are one reason older people fall. Falls and fall-related injuries, such as
hip fracture, can have a serious impact on an older person's life. If you fall, it could limit...
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Hip fractures occur as a result of major or minor trauma. In elderly patients with bones weakened by osteoporosis, relatively little trauma, even walking, may result in a hip fracture.... Read more »
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