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Study identifies education as a key predictor of hip surgery recovery

Level of education is the socio-economic factor most strongly associated with survival rates after acute hip surgery. This is shown in a Linköping University study of 58,000 people.

3 Sep 2026

$New AI tool predicts hip fracture risk years ahead$

New AI tool predicts hip fracture risk years ahead

Preventing hip fractures depends on identifying people at high risk early. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have now developed a new clinical decision support tool that makes this possible-without requiring clinic visits or patient questionnaires.

27 Aug 2026

$Bone fractures often go unrecognized as early signs of osteoporosis$

Bone fractures often go unrecognized as early signs of osteoporosis

Many fractures are early-warning signs of osteoporosis. Yet in everyday clinical care they often go unrecognized and undocumented as warning signs, according to a new nationwide Austrian study by the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) and the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Osteology (LBI Osteology). Men are affected more often.

20 Jul 2026

Distinct gut microbiome signatures identify frailty in older women

Research reveals gut microbiome signatures linked to frailty in older women, highlighting microbial changes associated with mortality and physical decline.

13 Jul 2026

$Large trial validates dual mobility implants for hip fracture treatment$

Large trial validates dual mobility implants for hip fracture treatment

A major international clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London and Uppsala University in Sweden has found that an emerging type of hip replacement implant dramatically reduces complications in people with a broken hip.

2 Jul 2026

$Heart health linked to higher fracture risk in postmenopausal women$

Heart health linked to higher fracture risk in postmenopausal women

Postmenopausal women face a high risk of bone fractures. Due to declines in estrogen levels, which can lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis, even a low-impact fall can result in a serious hip, back or wrist injury.

27 Mar 2026

Higher intake of ultra processed foods linked to weaker bones

From flavored yogurts to frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and instant oats, ultra-processed foods are convenient, often cheaper items designed for a quick bite.

12 Mar 2026

$Weekend holiday rehabilitation supports recovery in elderly hip fracture patients$

Weekend holiday rehabilitation supports recovery in elderly hip fracture patients

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

18 Feb 2026

$Neighborhood disadvantage shapes recovery after hip fracture$

Neighborhood disadvantage shapes recovery after hip fracture

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, according to a large national study published today in JAMA Network Open.

23 Dec 2025

$Yogurt’s impact on bone health falls short of fracture protection, review finds$

Yogurt’s impact on bone health falls short of fracture protection, review finds

This systematic review and meta-analysis found that while yogurt consumption shows a modest positive association with bone health markers, its effect on bone mineral density and fracture prevention in adults is clinically negligible. Current evidence is based solely on observational studies, with low certainty and limited characterization of yogurt products.

19 Oct 2025

$Anesthesiologist-led care speeds surgery and reduces complications for hip fracture patients$

Anesthesiologist-led care speeds surgery and reduces complications for hip fracture patients

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) faster and have fewer complications, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 annual meeting.

13 Oct 2025

Does yogurt strengthen your bones?

Researchers review the impact of yogurt consumption on bone health in healthy adults.

3 Oct 2025

Pregabalin raises heart failure risk in older adults compared to gabapentin, study finds

A large Medicare cohort study found that older adults prescribed pregabalin had a significantly higher risk of developing heart failure compared to those prescribed gabapentin. The elevated risk was most pronounced in individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular disease, especially women and White patients.

13 Aug 2025

Is it time to rethink dairy? Here’s what 25 years of research reveals for women

A 25-year Finnish cohort study found that higher intake of liquid dairy products lowers the risk of osteoporotic and general fractures in older women. Cheese consumption was specifically linked to reduced hip fracture risk, while overall fracture risk was unaffected by cheese.

10 Jun 2025

$Testosterone gel fails to boost recovery after hip fracture in women$

Testosterone gel fails to boost recovery after hip fracture in women

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 independence with daily activities, and increased risk for future fractures and death.

15 May 2025

$Diet and exercise habits in your 60s linked to lower fracture and heart death risk$

Diet and exercise habits in your 60s linked to lower fracture and heart death risk

A long-term study in older adults links higher-quality diets to lower risks of hip fracture and cardiovascular death. Researchers suggest that framing bone health through heart disease awareness may better engage men in preventive action.

7 Apr 2025

$USC to lead $10.8 million study on hip fracture surgery options$

USC to lead $10.8 million study on hip fracture surgery options

The University of Southern California has been approved for $10.8 million in research funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to compare approaches to treating older adults with a fracture of the hip.

4 Feb 2025

$Mental health factors key to recovery in older adults with hip fractures$

Mental health factors key to recovery in older adults with hip fractures

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.

31 Jan 2025

Fracture Liaison Services crucial for addressing global osteoporosis challenges

A new Perspective article published in the New England Journal of Medicine emphasizes the critical role of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) in addressing the growing global burden of osteoporosis-related fractures, particularly hip fractures.

6 Jan 2025

$Gabapentinoids may increase hip fracture risk in older adults$

Gabapentinoids may increase hip fracture risk in older adults

The study, published today in JAMA Network Open, tracked patients hospitalized for hip fractures in Victoria, Australia from March 2013 through June 2018, who had used gabapentinoids before the injury.

13 Nov 2024