hip fracture

Open Reduction-Internal Fixation with THA for Geriatric Hip Fracture

Rebecca AraujoOrthopedics | November 27, 2024

A study of orthopedic surgery patients found that open reduction and internal fixation plus joint replacement for ...

Survival After Hip Fracture Surgery May Depend On How Busy The Hospital Is

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | September 12, 2023

Patients with hip fracture who are admitted to the hospital during a busy time may experience delayed surgery and have a ...

Virtual Rehabilitation Protocol Increases Rate of Osteoporosis Treatment Post-Hip Fracture

Kerri FitzgeraldOsteoporosis | April 10, 2023

A virtual, closed-loop protocol for the treatment of hip fracture patients increased osteoporosis treatment rates, ...

Virtual Preoperative Planning Improves Mortality in Common Hip Fracture

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | August 12, 2020

An estimated 300,000 hip fractures occur in the U.S. each year—a number that is expected to double with the aging ...

Is Age Just A Number? Mortality Risk Factors for Centenarians Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | May 8, 2020

A new study assessed complications and risk factors for mortality among a special group of operative hip fracture ...

Rheum Round-up: Vitamin D and Postoperative Hip Mobility, Peficitinib Safety and Efficacy, and more

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | March 20, 2020

Here are the top stories recently covered by DocWire News in the Rheumatology section. In this edition, read about ...

Vitamin D May Improve Odds of Walking After Hip Fracture Surgery

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | March 20, 2020

Postoperative mobility is a concern among operative hip fracture patients. According to a new study, vitamin D intake ...

Rheum Round-up: Voltaren Arthritis Pain Approved for OTC Use, Injuries That Signify Child Abuse, and more

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | February 21, 2020

Here are the top stories recently covered by DocWire News in the Rheumatology section. In this edition, read about the ...

Accelerated Surgery Does Not Improve Hip Fracture Mortality

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | April 25, 2023

A new study published in The Lancet compared outcomes associated with accelerated hip fracture surgery versus standard ...

Recovery Rate and Length of Stay, But Not Therapy Time, Affect Discharge Position Following Hip Fracture Surgery

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | January 28, 2020

A retrospective cohort study examined the relationship among recovery rate, hospital length of stay (LOS), and minutes ...

Vitamin D May Prevent Fracture When Paired with This Supplement

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | December 31, 2019

Although ineffective on its own, a daily regimen of vitamin D paired with calcium may reduce the risk of fracture, ...

Rheum Round-up: Healthcare Cost Analysis, Bereavement and Frailty, and more

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | December 20, 2019

Here are the top stories recently covered by DocWire News in the Rheumatology section. In this edition, read a ...

Could Bereavement Affect Frailty? Spousal Death Increases Hip Fracture Risk

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | December 18, 2019

A new study found that bereavement may have an impact on the risk of hip fracture among patients whose spouse passes ...

Rheum Round-up: RA Causes, Reducing Opioid Use in Back Pain, and More

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | November 28, 2022

Here are the top stories covered by DocWire News this week in the Rheumatology section. In this edition, read about the ...

What’s The Best Approach for Hip Fracture?

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | October 1, 2019

A new study compared outcomes for hip fracture patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) versus ...

Significance of Quadrilateral Plate Fracture Lines in Treating Acetabular Fractures

DocWire News EditorsOrthopedics | February 7, 2023

Although quadrilateral plate fractures present as a particularly challenging acetabular fracture to manage, there is ...

Rheumatology Round-Up: More Support Needed to Improve Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment, Older Hip Fracture Patients Need Multicomponent Home Treatments, and More.

Rob DillardRheumatology | April 25, 2023

Here are the top stories covered by DocWire News this week in the Rheumatology section. In this week’s edition of ...

Older Adults with Hip Fracture Can Benefit from Multicomponent Home-Based Treatments

Rob DillardRheumatology | September 11, 2019

According to a new study published in JAMA, for older adults with hip fractures, a multicomponent home-based physical ...

Home-Based Therapies for Hip Fractures Are Effective, to a Certain Extent

DocWire News EditorsOrthopedics | February 7, 2023

Current home-based techniques may be effective in helping hip fracture patients regain their ability to walk but are not ...

Could Drinking Tea Reduce Fracture Risk?

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOsteoporosis | April 10, 2023

A new meta-analysis published in Osteoporosis International found that people with a regular tea habit may be lowering ...