Researchers at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) have made a great leap toward predicting the risk of hip fracture among people with osteoporosis and evaluating the effectiveness of specific drugs to ...

Hip replacement surgery, or hip arthroplasty, is a common procedure that can improve mobility and decrease pain in a hip joint that's no longer functioning properly. The American College ...

Evidence from randomized trials suggests that calcium supplements may not significantly reduce fracture risk in well-nourished adults.

Gina Woods, MD, shares three case scenarios of sequential treatment decision-making for long-term therapy and discusses research that can inform clinical decisions.

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Many women do not consume enough calcium, increasing their risk of weak bones and osteoporosis as they age. Experts say women need about 1,000 mg of calcium daily, rising to 1,200 mg after 50. Along ...

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For now, only a limited number of hospitals and medical centers across the country offer the advanced robotic procedure. The ...

At this year's American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting, investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) presented several significant studies, two of which could lead to ...

We lost our dog, Kadogo, a Japanese Spitz and Maltese mix, last year. Even though she was old, her absence still stings. We ...

Regenerative orthopaedics is emerging as a non-surgical alternative for ACL tears, meniscal injuries, disc degeneration, and ...