A new study by Monash University medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids – medicines widely used to treat neuropathic pain – increased the risk of hip fractures, especially in older ...

Advanced age may be considered a relative contraindication for elective surgery, and may unfortunately cause a stereotypical dismissal of very elderly patients with a painful hip. However ...

Start with light and work up to heavy for strength-focused exercise. Stand tall, shoulders rolled and feet hip-width apart. Grip the band at each end with an overhand grip and raise your arms to ...

Elderly individuals can maintain fitness through exercises like walking ... Pilates is also an excellent way to rehab after hip or knee replacement surgery. In addition, it helps in having ...

Appreciation of irreversible and significant pulmonary conditions will certainly cause great hesitancy in proceeding with a hip replacement. The very elderly population is at risk for infection ...