Older people who suffer a hip fracture face a much higher risk of death soon after the injury, but the risk persists over the longer term, a large study indicates.. Researchers found that the risk ...

Hip fracture reduces mobility, quality of life and may even increase mortality in women and men. As such, the prediction of osteoporotic hip fractures is very important in terms of quality of life ...

Rates of Recovery to Pre-Fracture Function in Older Persons with Hip Fracture: an Observational Study. Journal of General Internal Medicine , 2016; DOI: 10.1007/s11606-016-3848-2 Cite This Page : ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Surgery can dramatically improve quality of life for patients with pathologic hip fractures. But before intervening, orthopedic surgeons should watch for signs of metastatic ...