Out of court settlement of malpractice claims: Incorrect treatment of bone fractures in children

Incorrectly treated fractures in children are one of the errors most frequently confirmed in the arbitration process. This was the conclusion reached by Heinrich Vinz and Johann Neu of the Arbitration Board of the North German Medical Associations, Hanover, in the current edition of Deutsches rzt...

Hip and back fractures increase mortality rates in people older than 50

Vertebral and hip fractures are associated with an increased risk of death, found a new study of 7753 people in Canada aged 50 years and older published in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ) http://www.cmaj.ca/press/cmaj081720.pdf ( www.cmaj.ca ). According to the results, approxima...

Prostate cancer therapy increases risk of fractures and cardiovascular-related death

Prostate cancer patients who undergo therapy to decrease testosterone levels increase their risk of developing bone- and heart-related side effects compared to patients who do not take these medications, according to a new analysis. Published in the June 1, 2009 issue of CANCER , a peer-reviewed ...

In Elderly Women, Hip Fractures Often Follow Arm Breaks

Problem may stem from the way older people fall, expert says,, MONDAY, March 2 (HealthDay News) -- Elderly women who suffer a broken upper arm are five times more likely than normal to break a hip within a year after the arm fracture, a finding from a new study that might help in effor...

Arm Fractures Indicate Greater Risk of Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients

Understanding the relationship between the two events may help prevent future fractures ROSEMONT, Ill., March 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Elderly women with upper arm fractures are five times more likely than the general population to experience a broken hip in the 12 months following the ar...

Two common diabetes drugs double the risk of fractures in women

Two common diabetes drugs rosiglitazone and pioglitazone are linked to higher fracture rates in women, according to a meta-analysis in CMAJ by a team of researchers from the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom and Wake Forest University in the United States http://www.cmaj.ca/pres...

Popular class of diabetes drugs doubles risk of fractures in women

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. New findings out of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the University of East Anglia show that long-term use of a popular class of oral diabetic drugs doubles the risk of fractures in women with type 2 diabetes. The findings appear online today on the Web site f...

Healthy bones program reduces hip fractures by 37 percent

PASADENA,Calif. November 4, 2008 Proactive measures can reduce hip fracture rates by an average of 37.2 percent -- and as much as 50 percent -- among those at risk, according to a study conducted by Kaiser Permanente Southern California. The study was published online on November 3 by The Journa...

Repair and healing of osteoporotic fractures a focus of upcoming IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis

With three specially focused sessions planned, the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis will offer orthopaedic surgeons a unique opportunity to discuss the specific clinical challenges of fracture healing and repair, and learn how best practice is applied in different regions of the world. Detail...

Splints as Good as Plaster Casts for Minor Fractures

But one expert says there's a hitch: Kids can take them off WEDNESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) -- A review of past research shows cheaper, removable splints are as safe and effective as traditional plaster casts for treating minor wrist fractures in children. But one U.S. orthoped...

Long-Term Data for 884 Patients Show Vertebroplasty for Osteoporotic Spinal Fractures Provides Dramatic Pain Relief, Greatly Decreases Disability

WASHINGTON, March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The results of a five-year follow-up study of 884 osteoporosis patients bolster the use of vertebroplasty -- an interventional radiology treatment for vertebral compression fractures -- finding that the procedure provides dramatic pain relief and...

High-trauma fractures in older men and women linked to osteoporosis

High-Trauma Fractures in Older Men and Women Linked to Osteoporosis Researchers at the California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) Research Institute are challenging a widely held belief that fractures resulting from major trauma, such as automobile accidents, are not related to osteoporosis, the co...

'High-Trauma' Fractures Tied to Weak Bones

Bone-strengthening therapies could prevent these accident-linked injuries, research shows TUESDAY, Nov. 27 (HealthDay News) -- High-trauma fractures, such as those caused by vehicle crashes or from steep falls, are associated with weak bones, researchers report. Older adults who experience su...

Stroke Doubles Risk of Hip, Thigh Fractures

Preventive measures urgently needed, researcher says THURSDAY, Aug. 6 (HealthDay News) -- The risk of a hip or thigh bone fracture is doubled for people who have a stroke, a new Dutch study finds. That finding shows a need for immediate preventive action after a stroke, said Frank d...

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons approves new guideline for the treatment of pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures

ROSEMONT, Ill. -- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons'(AAOS) Board of Directors approved a new clinical practice guideline for the treatment of pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures. Diaphyseal (the shaft of a long bone) fracture of the femur (the bone in the thigh) is a very common childh...

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Approves New Guideline for the Treatment of Pediatric Diaphyseal Femur Fractures

ROSEMONT, Ill., July 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons'(AAOS) Board of Directors approved a new clinical practice guideline for the treatment of pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures . Diaphyseal (the shaft of a long bone) fracture of the femur ...

Avandia Raises Risk of Heart Failure, Fractures

But study found diabetes drug didn't increase chances of heart disease, death FRIDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) -- The diabetes drug Avandia significantly raises the risk of both heart failure and bone fractures, but it does not boost the odds for either cardiovascular disease or death, ...

Heart Failure Raises Risk of Fractures

Researchers say finding calls for better osteoporosis screening, treatment in these patients MONDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) -- People with heart failure face a higher risk of fractures, particularly of potentially crippling breaks in the hip bones, new Canadian research finds. The...

Stem Cells Might Treat Tough Fractures

In some cases, bones don't heal as they should, experts note TUESDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Adult stem cell transplants can help improve healing of fractures, a finding that may lead to new treatments for the 10 percent to 20 percent of people whose broken bones fail to mend, say...

Fosamax Linked to Unusual Femur Fractures

Osteoporosis drug also linked to bone pain and irregular heartbeats in past research,,,, WEDNESDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- In the latest research to cast a shadow on the safety of a popular bone-strengthening medication, researchers report that long-term use of Fosamax is associ...

Pain Relief for Osteoporosis Patients With Fractures

Vertebroplasty shows benefit in study of those with spinal afflictions,, TUESDAY, March 18 (HealthDay News) -- In osteoporosis patients with spinal fractures, vertebroplasty provides significant pain relief and helps decrease disability, according to a new study. Vertebroplasty inv...

Engineers developing new cements to heal spinal fractures

New research could offer hope for victims of the most devastating spinal injuries - typically those caused in car crashes. Biological cements to repair burst fractures of the spine are being developed and tested in a major new collaborative project between the University of Leeds and Queens Uni...

Once-a-year Drug Reduces Fractures from Osteoporosis

A treatment for osteoporosis delivered once a year is as effective as current monthly or weekly osteoporosis regimens at reducing the incidence of bone fractures, according to a new study led by a UCSF research team. Results from a three-year, international study of 7,736 postmenopausal w...

Number of Specialists Best at Treating Children's Fractures Decreasing

Fractures are a common injury among children, yet the number of pediatric orthopedists trained to deal with the special musculoskeletal problems// of children is decreasing nationwide. The management of fractures in children is usually different than in adults. Specialized knowledge and training is...

Drug Helps Prevent Hip Fractures in Parkinson Disease

A drug used to strengthen bone has been found to help reduce the high incidence of hip fractures among people with Parkinson disease//, according to a study. The two-year study involved 242 elderly men with Parkinson disease in Tokyo, Japan. Half of the group received the drug risedronate and...

Actos Linked To Bone Fractures In Diabetic Women

According to a study, diabetic women taking Actos are reported to be more susceptible to bone fractures. This was announced by Japan’s pharma giant//, Takeda Pharmaceuticals who had conducted a study on this drug. A similar note of caution was issued a few weeks back by Glaxo Smithkline also. ...

Falls and Hip Fractures Are Not Inevitable

Falls account for 70 percent of accidental deaths in persons 75 years of age and older. For many, this becomes the beginning of the end. But in a new study, researchers// highlight the exercises and techniques needed to reverse this trend. Falls and hip fractures don’t have to be inevitable, the re...

Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements Reduce Stress Fractures in Military Recruits

Calcium and vitamin D supplementation, even over a short time period, can significantly reduce stress fractures (overuse injuries to the bone) in female military// recruits, according to a study. The randomized, double-blind study, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, looked at 5,201 fem...

Hip Fractures Not Caused By Benzodiazepine

According to a new study from the Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention (of Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care), Benzodiazepine use - not shown to be associated with hip fractures after all. // Previous epidemiological studies suggesting an association have been used...

Actonel Treats Hip Fractures In A Better Way Than Alendronate

New study shows that osteoporosis patients treated with Actonel are more likely to sustain when compared to alendronate. //These results were published today in the peer-reviewed journal Osteoporosis International after collecting data from 33,000 women with osteoporosis. The study of 33,000 po...

Mismanagement of fractures a major concern, say experts

Untreated osteoarthritis, spondylosis and badly treated fractures are some of the reasons why hundreds of people// in India suffer needlessly and are often laid up, according to orthopaedic experts here. "Indian orthopaedics is at par with the world with many delicate and complicated surgerie...

Consequences Of Smoking On Fractures & Ligament Injuries

Two studies associated with smoking have resulted in delayed healing in mice. It is quite shocking to know that over 8.6 million illnesses //in U.S., having harmful effects on variety of orthopedic conditions are reported annually due to Cigarette Smoking. Studies have proved that the toxins contai...

Height Loss Determines Risk Of Vertebral Fractures And Bone Disease

Alberta University researchers have now developed a new tool to determine if height loss is due to osteoporosis or normal part of aging. The test is as simple as asking the patient about his/her tallest height and deducting it from the present height. // This would provide a rough idea of any heigh...

Bone Fractures In Elderly Can Be Genetical

The problem of increasing risk to bone fractures may be due to genetical reasons, said a study in the September issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. Bone fractures resulting from osteoporosis have a profound impact on quality of life // , with only one third of patients regaining their pre-fr...

Vitamin D, calcium don’t prevent fractures in elderl

Elderly people, who are at a high risk of having fractures, are often routinely prescribed vitamin D and supplemental// calcium as a preventive measure. Recent study had brought to light the fact that this may not be true. Calcium and vitamin D may not be successful in preventing fractures in the e...

Reducing Vertebral Fractures In Women

Vertebral fractures are a serious consequence of osteoporosis. Such a break can lead to acute and chronic back pain,// spinal deformity and hip fracture. According to a recent study , it was found that the drug strontium ranelate, for women with osteoporosis appears to be effective in reducing t...

Reducing The Risk Of Fractures After a Heart Transplant

People who undergo a heart transplant usually lose significant bone mass in the first year after the transplant, mainly due to // the powerful drugs that keep their bodies from rejecting the new organ. The bone loss greatly increases their risk for fractures. Studies suggest the prevalence of fract...

Drug Found Effective In Reducing Vertebral Fractures In Women

Vertebral fractures are a serious consequence of osteoporosis. Such a break can lead to acute and chronic back pain,// spinal deformity and hip fracture. According to a recent study , it was found that the drug strontium ranelate, for women with osteoporosis appears to be effective in reducing t...

Fluoride proves effective against fractures

Sustained-release sodium fluoride in combination with calcium citrate and vitamin D can safely reduce the risk of fractures and increase spinal bone mass in older women with osteoporosis,// a recent study from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center concluded. Our study showed that...

CT Better Than Plain Radiographs in Diagnosing Lumbar Spine Fractures

Lumbar spine fractures can be detected by routine trauma abdomen and pelvis CT compared to plain radiographs, according to a recent study conducted by radiologists at the University of Cincinnati. The study consisted of 932 patients who underwent plain radiographs and abdomen and pelvis CT...