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Devastating Pelvic Injury: Acetabular Fractures

The sturdy bones and joints of the pelvis are built to take a lot of punishment so when an acetabular pelvic fracture is present, you know it came about as a result of considerable force. An acetabular fracture is a break of the hip socket, a “ball-and-socket” joint. ...

SROrtho2022-12-12T13:29:30-07:00

$Regular physical activity, including lighter intensity activities such as walking, is associated with reduced risk of hip and total fracture in postmenopausal women.$

Physically Active Women Less Prone to Hip Fracture

Physical activity, including lighter intensity activities such as walking, is associated with reduced risk of hip and total fracture in postmenopausal women, according to new research from the University at Buffalo. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study is the most comprehensive evaluation of physical activity and fracture ...

SROrtho2022-12-12T13:32:40-07:00

Physical therapists play key role for recovery in hip fracture study

Each year more than 260,000 older Americans are hospitalized for hip fractures, a debilitating injury that can severely and permanently impact mobility. Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) studied two types of home-based interventions and discovered that these treatments are effective in helping individuals ...

SROrtho2022-12-12T13:32:41-07:00

Simple evaluation and screening could catch a quarter of hip fractures before they happen

Santa Rosa Orthopeadics surgeon Dr. Nathan Ehmer D.O., talks about the latest research on hip fractures, and the importance of prevention. A new study published by The Lancet discovered that hip fractures may best be prevented in older adults through routine evaluations and bone density screening. This early ...

SROrtho2025-11-03T10:25:26-07:00

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