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Distal Radius Fracture

A distal radius fracture is a common bone fracture of the radius in the forearm. This type of injury is often called a wrist fracture because of its proximity to the wrist joint.

Gout Not Associated With Increased Fracture Risk

Gout Not Associated With Increased Fracture Risk

Gout, a painful inflammatory arthritis, is not associated with an increased risk of fracture, revealed research.

Anxiety Linked to Fracture Risk

Anxiety Linked to Fracture Risk

Higher levels of anxiety are linked to an increased risk of bone fractures in postmenopausal women, found research.

Taking a Drug Holiday from Osteoporosis Drug may Result in a Fracture

Taking a Drug Holiday from Osteoporosis Drug may Result in a Fracture

Taking a drug holiday from prolonged use of an osteoporosis drug group - bisphosphonates may result in fracture, finds a new study.

Postmenopausal Women’s Fracture Risk Screening can be Cost Effective

Postmenopausal Women’s Fracture Risk Screening can be Cost Effective

Fracture risk in older postmenopausal women can be screened cost effectively using the FRAX fracture risk calculator in addition to bone density measurements.

Hip Fracture Operated Successfully on a 104-year-old Lady

Hip Fracture Operated Successfully on a 104-year-old Lady

A complex hip fracture was successfully performed on a 104-year-old Mrs. Ganga Lalji Gala from Mulund, who had acute pain and less movement due to age factor.

Past Falls may Help Predict the Risk of Bone Fracture

Past Falls may Help Predict the Risk of Bone Fracture

Past falls are a risk factor for bone fracture, independently of Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) calculated with or without bone mineral density.

Delaying Hip Fracture Surgery Increases Risk of Death

Delaying Hip Fracture Surgery Increases Risk of Death

Individuals who undergo hip fracture surgery after 24 hours are at an increased risk of death and complications than individuals who had surgery within 24 hours.

Stopping Bishophonates Increases Risk of Hip Fracture

Stopping Bishophonates Increases Risk of Hip Fracture

Women who discontinue bisphosphonates for two years or more have higher hip fracture risk.

Hip Fracture Increases Mortality Risk in Older Adults

Hip Fracture Increases Mortality Risk in Older Adults

Hip fracture sufferers experienced significantly worse survival at 12-months post-fracture. Hip fracture was a contributory factor in 72% of mortality.

New Assessment Predicts Fracture Risk for Patients in Long-term Care

New Assessment Predicts Fracture Risk for Patients in Long-term Care

FRAiL model identifies fracture risks which are unique to nursing home residents and differs quite a bit from the fracture risks facing seniors living independently.

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Colles Fracture / Broken Wrist

Colles Fracture / Broken Wrist

Colles fracture or broken wrist is a wrist fracture, which occurs within an inch of the wrist joint. Colles fracture involves the forearm bone’s distal end of the radius.

Scaphoid Fracture of The Wrist - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment

Scaphoid Fracture of The Wrist - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment

The scaphoid is a small wrist bone. Scaphoid bone fractures usually occur when a person falls heavily on the palm of an outstretched hand.

Fracture - Types - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs

Fracture - Types - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs

A fracture is a condition where the continuity of the bone is lost. Majority of bone fractures occur because of high force impact or stress on a bone.

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