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Walking Back to Health: Tracking Recovery After a Hip Break

January 3, 2026

Hip fractures are a big deal. They affect not just the person who breaks a hip, but society as a whole. The good news is, technology is stepping in to help. Wearable devices can now track walking and movement in real life. This isn't just about steps; it's about understanding how people move over ti

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Older Adults and Hip Fractures: How Local Numbing Can Help

November 4, 2025

Older adults often face hip fractures, a serious issue that needs careful attention. When these patients undergo surgery, managing pain and avoiding confusion afterward are big concerns. Doctors have a tool called regional anesthesia (RA) that can help. RA is not always used, even though it is recom

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Hip Fractures: A Closer Look at Recovery and Hospital Care

July 7, 2025

Hip fractures are a serious issue. They often need quick surgery. This can be a big problem for hospitals. Many people don't survive the first 90 days after surgery. This makes it important to check how well hospitals are doing. In a recent study, researchers looked at different hospitals. They wan

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Hip Fracture Care: How Different Countries Handle It

June 24, 2025

Hip fractures are a big deal, especially for older folks. They can lead to serious health problems and even death. So, how do different countries handle this issue? Let's take a look at five high-income countries and see how they manage hip fracture care. First, it's important to understand what re

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Can We Stop the Confusion After Surgery?

February 22, 2025

Imagine this: you're older, you've just had a hip surgery, and suddenly you're feeling confused and disoriented. This is what doctors call postoperative delirium, and it's a big problem for older patients. It's like your brain is having a tough time waking up from surgery. It can be a scary experi

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Breaking Bones: What's Happening with Hip Fractures in Hospitals?

February 21, 2025

Imagine this: you're in a hospital, and you've just had a bad fall. You break your hip, and doctors say it's because your bones are weak. This is what happens to many older people, and it's a big deal. It's not just about the fall, it's about the bones being so weak that they break easily. This is c

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Sunshine and Hip Fractures: What's the Connection?

February 16, 2025

Hip fractures are a serious issue, especially among older adults. A recent study in Beijing, China, looked into how the amount of sunshine affects the number of emergency visits for hip fractures. The study found that both short and long durations of sunshine can increase the risk of these fractures

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Deciding the Best Fix for Senior Hip Fractures

January 22, 2025

Imagine you're a grandparent who just took a tumble and broke your thigh bone near the hip. Your doctor now has to decide whether to replace your entire hip or use a special nail to fix the break. A recent study compared two common methods: total hip replacement (THA) and a nail called proximal femo

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Boosting Recovery: How Motivational Interviewing Helps After Hip Fractures

December 23, 2024

Motivational interviewing can be a game-changer for patients recovering from hip fractures. This one-on-one counseling approach, which puts the patient's needs first, has shown promise in getting people moving and active again after a hip fracture. But what makes it work? And how can we make sure it

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AI Helps Doctors Predict Hip Surgery Risks

November 28, 2024

Hip fractures can be a real challenge for older adults. Scientists wondered if computers could help doctors figure out which patients might face short-term complications after surgery. They compared two methods: traditional approaches and powerful computer algorithms called machine learning. Surpris