The Smart Hip Guardian uses sensors to detect body movements associated with falls, and promises to inflate 0.2 seconds ...

Identifying the factors that might lead to bone fractures can help physicians to suggest preventive lifestyle changes for at-risk patients. To create a predictive algorithm, Robbins et al. evaluated ...

She had a hip replacement done for her fracture, although she had never had arthritis problems with her hip. So far, she is ...

The company continues to build its automated imaging analytics platform, helping caregivers identify people at risk of developing insufficiency fractures that cost the NHS £1.5 billion annually ...

The Crystal Bone (Amgen) novel algorithm predicted 2-year risk of osteoporotic fractures in a large dataset with an accuracy that was consistent with FRAX 10-year risk predictions, researchers report.

Increasing intake of protein and drinking regular cups of tea or coffee is a way women could reduce their risk of suffering a hip fracture, according to new research. Food scientists have found that ...

Recovery from a hip fracture depends on the type of surgery a person has, as well as their mobility, age, and overall health. Many people regain functionality in 6–9 months with physical therapy and ...

Over time, increased physical activity can lead to a hip stress fracture. They usually occur in the femoral neck, located at the top of the thigh bone, which connects to the pelvis. This injury most ...

Femoral neck fractures are intracapsular fractures. The capsule is the area that contains the fluid that lubricates and nourishes the hip joint. Fractures in this area are categorized based on the ...