In a new study published in Engineering, academician Yingze Zhang's research team introduces the Proximal Femur Bionic Nail (PFBN) as a potential panacea for unstable intertrochanteric femur fractures ...

Background: Length of postoperative stay (LOPS) is an important indicator for resource allocation and clinical management in elderly patients with hip fractures. However, previous studies have mostly ...

Background: Hip fractures are a major health concern in the older adults, severely impacting patients’ quality of life and straining healthcare systems. With China’s aging population, their incidence ...

ABSTRACT: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most common inherited hemoglobinopathies in the West African sub-region and is frequently complicated by musculoskeletal manifestations, especially ...

The Smart Hip Guardian uses sensors to detect body movements associated with falls, and promises to inflate 0.2 seconds before impact. It could be a boon for seniors, preventing loss of mobility. I'm ...

A diagnosis of cardiovascular disease is strongly associated with an increased risk of hip fracture, and this association seems to be mediated by genetic factors, say researchers from Sweden. A cohort ...

Patients who suffer a hip fracture are at increased risk of further fracture, but audits suggest that <20% of these patients receive osteoporosis treatment in the year after hip fracture. Majumdar et ...

Ultrasound-guided axillary nerve block is as effective as fracture hematoma block in providing pain control for forearm ...

Where A Senior Lives Can Hinder Their Recovery From A Broken Hip, Experts Say By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Where a senior resides might factor into ...

Intramedullary Nailing, Implant Failure, Long Bone Fractures, Subtrochanteric Fracture, Systematic Review Oyagbesan, O.S.

Wearing a cast for six weeks appears to be no less effective than surgery for healing unstable ankle fractures and carries ...