Scientists at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) have made a great leap forward in predicting the risk of hip fracture among women ...

Hip and pelvic fractures can be significant sources of morbidity and mortality in the geriatric population. This retrospective study evaluated the sensitivity of radiography in detecting hip and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Femoral neck BMD was better at predicting hip fractures for women aged 80 years and older than two fracture risk ...

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 ...

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 ...

The annual incidence of hip fractures declined in most countries from 2005 to 2018, but this rate is projected to roughly double by 2050, according to a new study of 19 countries/regions. The study by ...

Socioeconomic deprivation is associated with increased odds of fragility fractures, osteoporosis, and higher abdominal and femoral fat levels.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Hip fracture burden and associated burden will be greater in the future, given the growing aging populations,” ...

Gabapentinoids -- pregabalin and gabapentin -- were tied to increased hip fracture risk in older adults. Risks were high for people with chronic kidney disease or significant frailty. Odds of hip ...

Hip Skeleton on blue background with clipping path. Bones are the very foundation of our bodies, the scaffolding upon which everything else depends for support and structure. But with age, bones ...

Common hip injuries include strains, contusions, and tears. Each injury has its own unique set of causes and treatment options. Share on Pinterest Sawaya Photography/Getty Images Hip injuries are ...