Tag: Fractures
Overweight, Obese Preschoolers Have Higher Risk for Fractures
Findings seen for both upper- and lower-limb fractures, compared with normal-weight preschoolers
Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy May Up Fracture Risk in Children
Fracture risk remained higher after adjusting for differences in sex, race, other factors
Low Vitamin D May Reduce Mobility After Hip Fracture Surgery
Rates of walking at 30 days higher for those with 25(OH)D levels ≥12 ng/mL versus <12 ng/mL
Higher Risk for Bone Fractures Seen After Bariatric Surgery
Risk highest with gastric bypass versus vertical banded gastroplasty or gastric banding
Proton Pump Inhibitors May Up Fracture Risk in Children
Small but significant risk seen for upper-limb and lower-limb fractures
Preventive Care Service May Cut Risk for Recurrent Fractures
Hospitals with fracture liaison services see fewer recurrent fractures among the elderly
Tramadol Linked to Increased Hip Fracture Risk in Adults Aged ≥50
Risk for hip fracture over one year higher for those initiating tramadol compared with codeine, common NSAIDs
Rate of Recovery, LOS Tied to Outcomes After Hip Fracture Surgery
Rate of recovery, length of stay in inpatient rehabilitation linked to mobility and self-care outcomes
Fracture Rate Up in Infants With Prenatal Smoking Exposure
Risk for fractures increased before age 1, with dose-dependent pattern observed
History of Falls Predicts Future Fractures in Postmenopausal Women
Earlier injurious falls predicted future fractures but not major osteoporotic fractures
