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Many diseases increase the risks of hip fracture surgery

Parkinson’s disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatic diseases, alcoholism and mental health disorders increase the risk of surgical complications after a hip fracture surgery, a new study analyzing nationwide registers finds. » Read more Source: Science Daily

Hip Replacement Surgery Dos and Don’ts

More than 300,000 people in the U.S. will have hip replacement surgery this year, followed by weeks of recovery. But experts say there are some things you can do to speed up the recovery afterwards. » Read more Source: Ivanhoe

Improved quadricep strength linked to better function in women with OA

Quadriceps weakness is associated with functional limitations and is a target in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA),” Kathryn L. Bacon, PhD, of Boston University, and colleagues wrote. “However, there are limited longitudinal data on the effect of modest increases in strength on improvements in physical function, particularly in individuals with OA. » Read more […]

Health Tip: Understanding Hip Replacement Surgery

During hip replacement surgery, a surgeon will remove damaged or diseased parts of the joint and replace them with man-made parts. » Read more Source: HealthDay

Medicine balls: Exercise tools that add fun to fitness

Consider working out with a medicine ball, an inexpensive fitness tool that’s exploding in popularity. This weighted ball helps you develop strength, endurance and even flexibility — and many exercises are done with a partner, adding a fun dimension to workouts. » Read more Source: HealthDay

Study: Eating Mediterranean-type diet could reduce bone loss in osteoporosis patients

Eating a Mediterranean-type diet could reduce bone loss in people with osteoporosis — according to new research. New findings show that sticking to a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts, unrefined cereals, olive oil, and fish can reduce hip bone loss within just 12 months. » Read more Source: ScienceDaily

Prolonged Opioid Use Before Knee or Hip Replacement Surgery Increases Risk of Poor Outcomes

Patients who take prescription opioids for more than 60 days before total knee or hip replacement surgery are at significantly higher risk of being readmitted to the hospital and of undergoing repeat joint-replacement surgery, compared to patients with no preoperative opioid use, reports a study in the July 18 issue of The Journal of Bone […]

Four weeks of riding an e-bike promotes fitness and health

The role of the e-bike in promoting health and fitness is comparable to that of a conventional bicycle. In particular, overweight and untrained individuals can benefit from riding an e-bike. » Read more Source: ScienceDaily

No one-size-fits-all for hydrating during sports

“Drinking only to thirst typically leads to significant dehydration, which is associated with exercise performance impairment,” said study author Stavros Kavouras, a professor and director of the Hydration Science Lab at the University of Arkansas. » Read more Source: Medical Xpress

Mortality down with spinal anesthesia for hip Fx surgery

Sarah Tierney, M.D., from the University of Toronto, and colleagues conducted a retrospective study to examine the correlation of anesthetic technique and mortality in patients undergoing hip fracture fixation over a 13-year period. A total of 2,591 patients who underwent hip fracture fixation were identified; 883 of these in the SA group were matched to […]