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Aggressive Osteoporosis Treatment Can Reduce Hip Fractures by 37% by Anthony Cirillo Patient Expert

Posted Thu 05 Nov 2009 10:01pm According to a study conducted by Kaiser Permanente, proactive measures can reduce hip fracture rates by an average of 37.2 percent -- and as much as 50 percent -- among... had specific risk factors for osteoporosis and/or hip fractures were studied. The implementation of a number of initiatives in the Kaiser Permanente Southern California Healthy Read on »

Stress Fractures: Prevention & Treatments by Northcoast Footcare Facebook

Posted Thu 28 Jan 2010 10:08pm . Stress fractures may not immediately show up on X-ray. The treatment varies on the area of the foot affected and can range from 4 weeks in a rigid (surgical shoe) to 6-8 weeks... A stress fracture is an incomplete break or crack in the bone due to repetitive stress. Stress fractures in the foot are most commonly caused by overuse Read on »

Treatment Options for Painful Vertical Compression Fractures by Dave W Healthy Living Professional

Posted Wed 01 Jul 2009 6:46pm the FREE Study compared the outcomes for different approaches in treating spine fractures. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Khai Lam, who was also a medical investigator for the study, summarises the findings and adds his own view on how well patients responded: The FREE (Fracture Reduction Evaluation(25) trial is a landmark study because it is the first and largest Read on »

Benefits Of Osteoporosis Treatments Outweigh Possible Risk Of Rare Femoral Fractures by Ed H. Doctor of Pharmacy

Posted Wed 24 Mar 2010 3:01pm The occurrence of an unusual type of fracture of the femur, or the thigh bone, is very low in patients with osteoporosis, including those treated with the drug family known as bisphosphonates, according to a new study led by a team of UCSF epidemiologists. While these unusual femur fractures have been reported in case series studies in patients, particularly Read on »

Levi Leipheimer pulls of of Tour de France with broken wrist by Roman M. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 17 Jul 2009 10:03pm Team Astana has lost a star just before stage 13 of the Tour de France. Levi Leipheimer has pulled out of the Tour De France with a fractured wrist he sustained in a crash at the end of stage 12. " About to have surgery, they' re putting a screw in the Scaphoid, transverse fracture. They' re taking very good care of me here in France," Leipheimer just Read on »

Splints versus casts for wrist fractures in children by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Thu 09 Sep 2010 12:00am this research combined with the advantages of the splint advocate for this device in the treatment of these fracture cases.” The full article is available for free download here... In children with wrist fractures, a wrist splint is as effective as a cast Read on »

Fracture Risk Seen With Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer by HealthFinder Posted Tue 09 Nov 2010 9:00am -term use of androgen deprivation therapy to treat prostate cancer may increase older patients' risk of broken bones, according to a new study. These findings suggest... years of treatment. Older age, a higher number of co-existing health problems, and a history of fracture and stroke were associated with increased risk of fracture Read on »

Fracture Risk Seen with Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer by Medline Plus Posted Wed 10 Nov 2010 3:00am (HealthDay News) -- Long-term use of androgen deprivation therapy to treat prostate cancer may increase older patients' risk of broken bones, according to a new study. These findings... years of treatment. Older age, a higher number of co-existing health problems, and a history of fracture and stroke were associated with increased risk of fracture Read on »

MRI Accident at Hoag Hospital – Wrong Gurney Used - MRI Sucked the Patient in and Fractured Her Leg by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Jan 2010 10:08am in the hospital for treatment of fractures in her lower leg and foot. The hospital has adopted new procedures including a checklist that must be done before entering the MRI room Read on »

Diagnosing Root Fractures by Dr. Jason Hales Doctor of Dentistry

Posted Mon 11 Aug 2008 9:17pm you to see fractures during endodontic treatment. A microscope will allow you to determine if a crack goes down past the CEJ and into the root or if it crosses the pulpal floor... Diagnosis of a vertical root fracture is very difficult. It sometimes frustrates me to see how quickly some people diagnose a root fracture. I tell my patients that I like Read on »