Among adults who underwent surgery for hip fracture, neuraxial anesthesia was associated with reduced odds of death and major complications in patients aged 87 years or older with intermediate/high ...

A major international clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London and Uppsala University in Sweden has found that ...

Older adults undergoing hip fracture surgery experience similar incidences of cognitive decline whether they recieve regional or general anesthesia, with no significant difference in depression, ...

A hip fracture may require hip-replacement surgery for the best outcome, particularly in older patients. Cleveland Clinic Q. Last week, my 81-year-old mother fell breaking her right hip. The ...

People living with dementia who had hip fractures treated with surgery lived longer than those who didn’t have surgery, a new study finds. Choosing to undergo surgery can be a complicated decision for ...

Bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) is a surgical treatment for femoral neck fractures of the hip. An artificial joint with two bearings replaces the damaged joint. The bearings allow the head to swivel ...

There are no differences in the safety or effectiveness of the two most common types of anesthetic (spinal versus general anesthesia) in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, according to the ...

The decision to undergo surgery can be complicated for people living with dementia, not only due to limited decision-making capabilities, but also because participation in rehabilitation afterward is ...

Mumbai doctors advised to undergo hip replacement surgery. Looking for an option that would help her recover quickly and ...