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Better Mental Health Linked to Resilience in Older Women After Hip Fracture
TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 – Fewer depressive symptoms and better mental health are associated with higher psychological resilience among older women after hip fracture, according to a study published...
Gabapentinoid Use Tied to Higher Risk for Hip Fractures
MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 – Gabapentinoid use is associated with an increased risk for hip fractures, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in JAMA Network Open. Miriam T.Y. Leung, from the ...
Total Hip Replacement Revision Rates Vary With Type of Material Used
TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2024 – For patients undergoing primary total hip replacement (THR), the rate of revision varies by type of material used in the bearing surface, according to a study published...
THA Superior to Resistance Training for Reducing Hip Pain, Improving Function
THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 – Total hip replacement results in superior reduction in hip pain and improved hip function at six months compared with resistance training among patients aged 50 years or...
American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 18 to 22
The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from Oct. 18 to 22 in Philadelphia, attracting approximately 5,000 participants from around the world, including a...
Too Much Fasting in Hospital Could Have Downside for Orthopedic Surgery Patients
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2024 – The repeated fasting required for multiple surgeries in a row can slow a patient’s recovery and increase the risk of death, a new study warns. Surgical patients are asked to n...
Choosing the Right Rehab for Yourself or a Loved One
SATURDAY, Oct. 12, 2024 – You've broken a hip and rehabilitation is part of the way back to mobility, or your partner has suffered a stroke and needs help re-learning certain skills. These scenarios...
Mortality Increased With Delayed Admission for Patients With Hip Fracture
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2024 – For patients with hip fracture, delayed admission is associated with increased mortality risk, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in Emergency Medicine Journal....
Racial Differences Seen in Pain Rx for Older Adults With Hip Fracture
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 – Racial differences exist in opioid pain management for Medicare beneficiaries after a hip fracture, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in the Journal of the ...
Joint Infection After Hip Replacement Tied to Fivefold Higher Risk for Death Over 10 Years
MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2024 – Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) within one year of total hip arthroplasty is associated with a more than fivefold increased risk for mortality within 10 years, according...