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Compartment Syndrome

Compartment syndrome can be a potentially life-threatening condition, which involves increased pressure build-up especially in the legs or forearms.

Opioid Analgesics Found to Raise Risk of Fracture In Elderly Arthritis Patients

Opioid Analgesics Found to Raise Risk of Fracture In Elderly Arthritis Patients

The question - are arthritis patients on opioid analgesics more prone to fractures compared to those who take NSAIDs for arthritis pain find answer here.

International Variations in Quality of Life Loss After Fracture Deciphered by ICUROS Study

International Variations in Quality of Life Loss After Fracture Deciphered by ICUROS Study

The initial quality of life loss following an osteoporotic fracture is substantial, especially with regard to hip and vertebral fractures, a study has found.

Accuracy of Fracture Risk Assessment Models Enhanced by Inclusion of Falls History

Accuracy of Fracture Risk Assessment Models Enhanced by Inclusion of Falls History

A new study that shows how the inclusion of falls history would greatly improve the accuracy of fracture prediction mode

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Number of Baby Boomers' Bone Fractures Overloading US Healthcare System

Number of Baby Boomers' Bone Fractures Overloading US Healthcare System

Report says many Baby Boomers will experience a bone fracture as they age, and the current US healthcare system is not prepared to provide the necessary care required

Fracture Risk High in HIV Positive People

Fracture Risk High in HIV Positive People

People who have tested positive to HIV are at an increased risk of suffering from various fractures since their bone density is lower than those who are not infected with the virus.

Risk of Fractures Increased by Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs

Risk of Fractures Increased by Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs

Women who take commonly prescribed drugs for osteoporosis known as bisphosphonates for five years or more may be at higher risk of certain kinds of fractures of their thigh bone

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Osteoporosis Medication Raises Atypical Fractures Risk

Osteoporosis Medication Raises Atypical Fractures Risk

Older women who used bisphosphonates (medications that prevent loss of bone mass) for five years or more were more likely to experience atypical fractures involving the

Bone Fracture Risk in Children Raised by Hip, Thigh Implants

Bone Fracture Risk in Children Raised by Hip, Thigh Implants

New research from Johns Hopkins Children's Center says that children with hip and thigh implants are at risk for subsequent fractures

Epileptic Drugs Ups Fracture Risk in Older Adults

Epileptic Drugs Ups Fracture Risk in Older Adults

A new study has found that most anti-epileptic drugs are associated with an increased risk of non-traumatic fracture in individuals 50 years of age and older.

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Fracture Treatment in Children Requires Special Knowledge - Study

Fracture Treatment in Children Requires Special Knowledge - Study

Fracture treatment in children requires special knowledge of growth physiology, says a study.

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