Former Malaysia PM Mahathir Hospitalised: His office confirmed that the 100-year-old is expected to remain at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur "for the next few weeks for treatment and observation."
Are arthritis cases seen in the younger population? If yes, what is the age group?
As per experts, it is not uncommon for patients having a hip fracture to develop other conditions like pneumonia, blood clots, bedsores, anaemia and other health problems.
The existing scientific literature has shown an increased risk of hip fractures due to knee arthritis in elderly patients.
A new study reveals that vegetarian women have more fractures in various body parts.
The risk of early hip fracture occurring before the age of 70 is highest in obese women. After around 75 years of age, the risk increases fastest in slender women.
Senior citizens who are not vitamin D deficient have a better chance of walking after hip fracture surgery, according to a Rutgers-led study.
Tramadol oral tablet is a prescription drug used to treat moderate to severe pain in adults.
According to a study published in Australian Prescriber journal, the risk of fracturing a hip is significantly higher among those who are taking multiple psychotropic medicines that are used to treat conditions ranging from depression to dementia.
A new research conducted at the University of Eastern Finland has revealed that using strong painkiller opioids doubles the risk of hip fracture among people with Alzheimer's disease.
Every one woman out of two aged above 50 suffers from the risk of getting diagnosed from osteoporosis. Only 20 per cent men suffer from chances of osteoporosis as it arises after the age of 80," said Dr Rajesh Malhotra, Head, Dept of Orthopaedics, AIIMS.
A 23-year-old youth suffering from Avascular Necrosis (AVN) -- interruption in blood supply to the bone -- was given a new lease of life through total hip joint replacement surgery.
If you stay alone and wonder who will take care of you, don't fret, study says lone people heal better post surgery.
A study has recently found that taking calcium, vitamin D supplements or both may not protect against hip fracture and other bone breaks in the elderly.
When reading follow-up radiographs of patients who had received the hip injections, the team noticed changes had developed rapidly in some of them.
Causes of pain in the hip
Does wine protect against osteoporosis?
Former Malaysia PM Mahathir Hospitalised: His office confirmed that the 100-year-old is expected to remain at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur "for the next few weeks for treatment and observation."
As per experts, it is not uncommon for patients having a hip fracture to develop other conditions like pneumonia, blood clots, bedsores, anaemia and other health problems.
The existing scientific literature has shown an increased risk of hip fractures due to knee arthritis in elderly patients.
A new study reveals that vegetarian women have more fractures in various body parts.
The risk of early hip fracture occurring before the age of 70 is highest in obese women. After around 75 years of age, the risk increases fastest in slender women.
Senior citizens who are not vitamin D deficient have a better chance of walking after hip fracture surgery, according to a Rutgers-led study.
Tramadol oral tablet is a prescription drug used to treat moderate to severe pain in adults.
According to a study published in Australian Prescriber journal, the risk of fracturing a hip is significantly higher among those who are taking multiple psychotropic medicines that are used to treat conditions ranging from depression to dementia.
A new research conducted at the University of Eastern Finland has revealed that using strong painkiller opioids doubles the risk of hip fracture among people with Alzheimer's disease.
Every one woman out of two aged above 50 suffers from the risk of getting diagnosed from osteoporosis. Only 20 per cent men suffer from chances of osteoporosis as it arises after the age of 80," said Dr Rajesh Malhotra, Head, Dept of Orthopaedics, AIIMS.
A 23-year-old youth suffering from Avascular Necrosis (AVN) -- interruption in blood supply to the bone -- was given a new lease of life through total hip joint replacement surgery.
If you stay alone and wonder who will take care of you, don't fret, study says lone people heal better post surgery.
A study has recently found that taking calcium, vitamin D supplements or both may not protect against hip fracture and other bone breaks in the elderly.
When reading follow-up radiographs of patients who had received the hip injections, the team noticed changes had developed rapidly in some of them.
Causes of pain in the hip
Does wine protect against osteoporosis?
Are arthritis cases seen in the younger population? If yes, what is the age group?
