broken leg in a plaster cast with soft-focus in the background. over light Smartphones can help predict recovery from a broken leg or hip Mobility data predicted daily steps, walking speed and gait ...

Asian senior woman on wheelchair with caregiver help support walking down the stairs prevent accident, slip and fall at home. Seniors are less likely to regain independence following a hip fracture if ...

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

Older adults who live in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods spend significantly fewer days at home in the year after a fall-related hip fracture than those living in more affluent areas, ...

Findings compared with exercise therapy alone or usual care among older women. HealthDay News — Topical testosterone therapy does not significantly improve functional outcomes beyond supervised ...

Hip fractures, often a result of a fall, are the most serious type of osteoporotic fracture because they are accompanied by considerable pain, loss of muscle and bone strength, reduced mobility and ...

New research to identify factors associated with improved outcomes for older adults recovering from hip fractures found a connection with mental health and psychological resilience. Published in the ...

TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Where a senior resides might factor into whether they lose their independence to a broken hip, a new study says. Elderly folks are less able to return home ...

Findings compared with exercise therapy alone or usual care among older women. (HealthDay News) — Topical testosterone therapy does not significantly improve functional outcomes beyond supervised ...

Seniors are less likely to regain independence following a hip fracture if they live in a poorer neighborhood ...