hip fractures

In fact, increasing calcium beyond basic needs only creates a small early improvement in bone density — while high-dose supplements may raise the risk of kidney stones, heart attacks, and strokes.

Here is the question researchers hope to answer “Is nonoperative management of a proximal femoral fracture a satisfactory alternative for frail patients?”

It is difficult to make care decisions when you are entrusted by a family member whose dementia is so advanced that it now requires the continuous care of a nursing home.

Fractures due to the declining health of our bones places a substantial burden on patients, at one year 60% require assistance with daily living, 40% are unable to walk independently, and 20-30% are dead.