Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In September 2018, the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston altered its imaging protocol for acute, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A model factoring in age, femoral neck width and lateral cortical width at lesser trochanter may be able to ...

Bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) is a surgical treatment for femoral neck fractures of the hip. An artificial joint with two bearings replaces the damaged joint. The bearings allow the head to swivel ...

Yes, femoral neck fracture can cause fat embolism. Fat embolism occurs primarily with long bone fractures and results from release of lipids in bone marrow into marrow sinusoids and ultimately the ...

Socioeconomic deprivation is associated with increased odds of fragility fractures, osteoporosis, and higher abdominal and femoral fat levels.

Recovery from a hip fracture depends on the type of surgery a person has, as well as their mobility, age, and overall health. Many people regain functionality in 6–9 months with physical therapy and ...