NICE — Proximal femur fractures are a major cause of morbidity in the elderly and comprise a significant proportion of acute orthopedic admissions in Europe, according to a report presented here.

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In a new study published in Engineering, Academician Yingze Zhang’s research team introduces the Proximal Femur Bionic Nail (PFBN) as a potential panacea for unstable intertrochanteric femur fractures ...

In the human body, the femur, the thigh bone is one of the largest and strongest bones which extends from the hip joint all the way down to the knee joint. Being the strongest bone, a significantly ...

What is a Femoral Neck Fracture? Fracture neck of femur is a type of hip fracture seen in elderly people. An unsteady gait or reduced bone mineral density, both of which may be seen in the elderly is ...

The long-term safety of bisphosphonates for the treatment of osteoporosis has been questioned. Two case series have suggested a link between prolonged bisphosphonate therapy and atypical fractures. In ...

Overview Assessment of the Knee in the Geriatric Patient Assessment of Lower Extremity Circulation Assessment of Other Lower Extremity Conditions in the Geriatric Patient Palpate over the greater ...

For decades, fracture tables have been essential tools in orthopedic trauma and hip surgeries. The orthopedic industry listened—and the result is a new category of technology: orthopedic extension ...

Background: Hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) is considered a bone-preserving procedure and may eliminate proximal femoral stress shielding and osteolysis. However, in addition to implant-related ...