Regional Nerve Block May Provide Effective Pain Relief In Hip Fracture
The use of a regional nerve block may provide noticeable pain relief, reduce time to first mobilization, and decrease the risk for pneumonia in patients with hip fractures.
Hip Fracture
Averting Future Fractures, Osteoporosis After Hip Fracture
Fewer than 1 in 4 women receive recommended assessment or treatment of osteoporosis within 1 year after hip fracture.
Anti-Inflammatory Diets May Lower Risk of Fracture
An anti-inflammatory diet may protect women against bone density loss and decrease the risk of hip fracture.
Major Hip Fracture Risk Higher in Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a major risk factor for hip fracture, as well as mortality after hip fracture.
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