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 ...

Hip fractures are common in the elderly, with many patients experiencing a decline in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) post-surgery. Therefore, postoperative rehabilitation plays a crucial role in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 3-month mobile rehabilitation and education program may enhance recovery for older patients with hip fractures ...

Elderly patients with higher self-reported levels of psychological resilience experienced faster walking speed and farther walking distance after hip fracture surgery, researchers report. The results ...

This digital solution was developed as part of a European project led by the University of Granada (UGR) and the Andalusian Health Service (SAS). ActiveHip+ is a multidisciplinary intervention ...

Learn more about why hip fractures can be so deadly for elderly patients.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An elderly person who has fractured their femur - the large thigh bone that connects the leg to the hip - may want to have surgery sooner rather than later, according to a ...

A new study published in BMJ Open has provided important insights into how older patients recover cognitively after hip replacement surgery. The research, conducted at Karolinska University Hospital ...

Older adults experience significant risk of death and institutionalization after hip-fracture surgery, according to a December study published in MDPI. Researchers analyzed data from 355 patients ages ...