Bone health is a serious concern for older adults. As you age, your bones get weaker as they lose their internal support structures. Older, weaker bones are more susceptible to serious bone breaks (fractures) because they have lower levels of important minerals including calcium and phosphorous. Osteopenia is a lower than normal peak bone mineral density (BMD). While… Continue Reading
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Study Links Commonly Prescribed Osteoporosis Drugs To An Increase In Hip Fractures
Posted in Broken Bones, Hip FractureA recently presented study at the annual conference of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons conclusively demonstrates that post-menopausal women who take a drugs to slow bone loss — osteoporosis– may be at a heightened risk for hip fractures. Bisphosphonates, as the group of drugs is commonly known, include brand name medications such as: Actonel, Boniva,… Continue Reading
Osteoporosis Puts Nursing Home Patients At A Heightened Risk For Fractures Related To Falls
Posted in Broken Bones, Nursing Home Falls, Nursing Home InjuryI have a lot of clients who almost apologically tell me how their loved ones ‘brittle bones’ are responsible for the extensive nature of their injury . Sure, their bones may be weakened and brittle, but that is not a defense to a claim against a nursing home or hospital for providing inadequate care. The… Continue Reading
Bone Fractures In The Elderly Require Special Attention To Improve Recovery & Prevent Complications
Posted in Broken Bones, Dropped Patients, Hip Fracture, Nursing Home FallsMany elderly people suffer broken bones during admissions to nursing homes due to; falls, being dropped, or perhaps improper care from staff. Regardless how the fracture occurred, a fractured bone in the elderly must be timely identified and treated. What is a fracture? A fracture is a broken bone that requires medical attention. Fifty percent of… Continue Reading