Recovery from a hip fracture depends on the type of surgery a person has, as well as their mobility, age, and overall health. Many people regain functionality in 6–9 months with physical therapy and ...

Adding topical testosterone treatment to a structured, high-intensity exercise program was no better than the exercise alone in helping older women recover from hip fracture, a randomized trial showed ...

Over time, increased physical activity can lead to a hip stress fracture. They usually occur in the femoral neck, located at the top of the thigh bone, which connects to the pelvis. This injury most ...

When anesthesiologists lead the preoperative process, patients undergoing surgery for hip fractures—one of the leading causes ...

The intertrochanteric area of your body is where your hip and thigh meet. It is important for your overall health and mobility because it affects your ability to walk, run, or squat. Cracks or breaks ...

When anesthesiologists lead the preoperative process, patients undergoing surgery for hip fractures — one of the leading causes of hospitalization in older adults — get to the operating room (OR) ...