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

Asian senior woman on wheelchair with caregiver help support walking down the stairs prevent accident, slip and fall at home. Seniors are less likely to regain independence following a hip fracture if ...

Learn more about why hip fractures can be so deadly for elderly patients.

Researchers at Uppsala University have developed a clinical model that can accurately predict the risk of hip fractures in the elderly. The model is based on analyses of data from the entire Swedish ...