Calcaneal tuberosity avulsion fractures are relatively rare injuries that occur at the back of the heel bone (calcaneus) where the Achilles tendon attaches. These fractures can happen due to ...

New research to identify factors associated with improved outcomes for older adults recovering from hip fractures found a connection with mental health and psychological resilience. Published in ...

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Many seniors suffer long-term health issues after a hip fracture, even after hip replacement surgeries. Now, research shows that a patient's mental health ...

Patients over the age of 50 have an increased risk of mortality following hip fracture, which is dependent on factors such as health and post-fracture comorbidities. Findings from a meta-analysis ...

"Hip fractures among older adults is a significant public health concern, with up to 30 percent of people dying within the first year and others enduring traumatic loss of function and ability to ...

Hip fractures represent a significant health concern, generating more than 300,000 emergency room visits among older adults each year and more than 500,000 hip replacement surgeries. About 25% of ...

Chet Holmgren went on social media to announce his return from a Nov. 10 hip fracture. The 22-year-old posted a highlight reel video that showed his three-month rehab process from the season-altering ...

Introduction Population ageing in Africa is increasing healthcare demands. Hip fractures require multidisciplinary care and are considered an indicator condition for age-related health services. We ...

Objectives Patients with knee osteoarthritis have an increase in bone mass but no corresponding decrease in risk of fracture. This study describes the rates of hip fracture in subjects with knee ...

Good Mental Health Could Be Key to Hip Fracture Recovery By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Many seniors suffer long-term health issues after a hip ...