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Hip fractures in the elderly: literature
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Vitamin D and calcium supplementation for reducing hip fractures in the elderly.
… all elderly people, which increases the risk for fractures. Osteoporotic fractures can affect any bone with hip fracture being the most serious. Vitamin D and calcium are known to have beneficial effects on bone and are often prescribed for bone health. This review critically analysed studies that …
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Cost effectiveness of alendronate to reduce hip fractures from osteoporosis in Icelandic postmenopausal women
… professionals to know if a treatment to prevent fractures is cost effective or not. Objective: To investigate at what Fracture Index value it becomes cost effective to treat postmenopausal women with alendronate to prevent hip fractures. The focus is on Icelandic women. Design: A Markov model was …
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Hip Fractures - Functional assessments and factors influencing in-hospital outcome of patients with hip fracture, a physiotherapeutic perspective
A hip fracture is probably one of the most fatal fractures for the elderly and estimated worldwide to reach 5 million cases annually by the year 2050. Thus, continuing efforts in preventing fractures, with more research and improved treatment strategies for those who do fracture, seem crucial. The …
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The impact of race/ethnicity on post acute services
… year, more than 300,000 people fracture their hip. The number of hip fractures in the US is expected to increase with the aging of the population in the coming years; by 2040, 500,000 patients annually will sustain a hip fracture. Better understanding of factors impacting outcomes after hip …
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Risk prediction models for hip fracture: parametric versus Cox regression
Hip fracture is a public health burden due to high morbidity, mortality and cost. Risk prediction models can aid clinical decision-making by identifying individuals at risk. Objective: To build risk prediction model for incident hip fracture using Weibull regression and compare this with Cox …
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Frailty and Post-Operative Outcomes in Adult Hip Fracture Patients
… <p>Background/ Purpose: The majority of adult hip fracture patients never return to their pre-fracture functional level and have a poor quality of life (Kistler, Nicholas, Kates, & Friedman, 2015; Pioli et al., 2016; Sheehan et al., 2018). The prevalence of frailty in adult hip fracture …
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Economics of Osteoporotic Fracture Prevention and Care
My thesis addresses the economics of osteoporotic fractures, a concern brought to light by aging populations and cost pressures on health systems. Central to my PhD is the utilization of health economic research to identify interventions that offer the best value for money, particularly in the …
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Κατάγματα της περιοχής του αυχένος του μηριαίου οστού στα παιδιά
Fractures of the neck of the femur are rare among children and are usually produced by severe violence. The recommended treatment of a hip fracture in the elderly should be avoided in children below 14 years of age. The indicated treatment depends on the type of the fracture, the angle of the …
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Ein neues intramedulläres Nagelsystem zur Versorgung coxaler Femurfrakturen
… Protokoll (S.A.H.F.E., Standardised Audit of Hip Fractures in Europe) wurden neben demographischen Daten des Patientengutes intra- und postoperative Komplikationen erfasst sowie die Patienten beziehungsweise die Hausärzte durchschnittlich 6,57 Monaten nach Entlassung aus stationärer Behandlung …
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Five year rehospitalization outcomes in a cohort of acute ischemic stroke patients: medicare linkage study.
… events, any vascular events pneumonia and hip fractures. The excess risk of mortality and iii rehospitalizations in the SC persisted beyond the initial aftermath of the acute stroke (i.e. beyond 30 days post-stroke) and persisted even after 1 year post-stroke. Conclusions The high rates of …
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Knowledge, Causes, and Risk Factors Associated with Fractures in the Elderly Population at Hospital Zacamil in El Salvador
… population's life expectancy increases, fractures among the elderly are also increasing. There is a dearth of data available on the incidence and cause of fractures in the elderly within developing countries including El Salvador. Inadequate knowledge about bone health and osteoporosis …
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Getting Back: Successful Rehabilitation after a Hip Fracture
Fracturing a hip is a devastating experience for the older adult, and mortality and morbidity following a hip fracture are high among this vulnerable population. Mortality rates from 12 to 37 percent have been reported within one year after a hip fracture. It is estimated that 50 percent of …
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The Effects of Physical Activity and Nutrient Intake on the Risk of Hip Fracture : Results From The Adventist Health Study-2
… physical activity, nutrient intake and risk of hip fracture among peri- and post menopausal Caucasian women using unconditional logistic regression models. All subjects completed a lifestyle questionnaire which including information of physical activity and frequency and portion size of food …
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A systems analysis and technology roadmap for fall mitigation systems for the elderly
… room (ER) visits. Falls cause 90% of the hip fractures in the elderly and also result in medical complications and high morbidity if the person does not receive prompt medical attention. A fall mitigation system (FMS) is either a wearable or ambient system that detects falls, reduces fall …
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Changes in Bone Mineral Density and Biomarkers of Bone Turnover with Calcium Supplementation During Initial Military Cadet Exercise Training
… Europe, and Japan. In the United States alone, hip fractures affect 500,000 individuals per year, and annual healthcare costs for osteoporotic fractures are approximately $14 billion. A high peak BMD can prevent or delay the onset of osteoporosis and its complications. Exercise and diet may …
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An examination of age-related differences in lower extremity joint torques and strains in the proximal femur during gait
Hip fractures are serious injuries that are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality in older adults. While much of the increased risk of hip fracture with age can be explained by age-related decreases in bone mineral density, muscles and motor control are altered by aging as well. …
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Effects of Natural Antioxidants on Motor and Cognitive Deficits in an Animal Model of Aging and Obesity and Dopaminergic-Like SH-SY5Y Cell Line
… and cognitive deficits. Loss of balance, falls, hip fractures, and poor memory all contribute to a decline in the quality of life of the aging population. While ongoing research is making advances to find therapeutic interventions for neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s …
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Hip Fracture Incidence and Prevalence of Osteoporosis in Sweden in Recent Decades
An increase in hip fracture incidence during the recent half-century has been reported worldwide and has been predicted to continue. Recent publications, however, have reported stable or even decreasing hip fracture incidence. No reports evaluate whether these changes in hip fracture incidence are …
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Role of the RUNX2 rs59983488 variant in bone mass determination and fracture risk in Malta
… was associated with a reduced BMD at the total hip (TH sBMD p = 0.023, TH T-Score p = 0.030) and the femoral neck (FN sBMD p = 0.042, FN T-Score p = 0.020) and serum ALP levels (p = 0.007) compared to homozygosity for the reference G allele. Women carrying one copy of the alternative T allele …
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