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Articles on Falls and other Injuries

An injury is damage or harm caused to the structure or function of the body caused by an outside agent or force.  Different types of injuries include the following:

Amputation: the removal of a body extremity by trauma or surgery.
Bruise: a hemorrhage under the skin caused by contusion.
Burns: caused by excess heat, chemical exposure, or sometimes cold (frostbite).
Concussion: a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow, without any penetration into the skull or brain.
Fractures: injuries to bones.
Joint dislocation: the displacement of a bone from its normal joint.
Shock: a serious medical condition where the tissues cannot obtain sufficient oxygen and nutrients.
Sprain: a sudden overstretching that causes a tear in the ligaments and the muscles.
Wound: cuts and grazes to or through the skin that cause bleeding.

10/14/2009 - Articles

Vitamin D supplements prevent falls, fractures

Vitamin D is essential for bone health and its deficiency may contribute to falls and fractures among the elderly.  For the skin of older people has a four-fold reduced ability to produce vitamin D and the elderly may also avoid sun exposure (essential for vitamin D production), particularly if they are institutionalised. Read more

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10/13/2009 - Articles
The Negative Effects of Smoking on Bones, Joints and Healing

The Negative Effects of Smoking on Bones, Joints and Healing

Can smoking affect surgery, bone health and healing? Results of 44 studies say "yes" . . . . . Read more

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09/14/2009 - Articles

A 'Water-Pill' Can Help Prevent a Broken Hip

These days, fewer people with high blood pressure are treated with 'water pills' (thiazide diuretics). This is a pity, as the thiazides have a protective action against hip fractures, an all-too-common event in older people . . . Read more

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09/14/2009 - Articles

"Oh - My Aching Back!" -- Part 1

It's said that 2/3 of adults suffer from low back pain at some time in their lives. Maybe you've had your attack already. Read more

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09/10/2009 - Articles
Broken Hip

Broken Hip: How to Survive a Broken Hip?

A broken hip is a complete or partial break in the proximal end of the femur (also called thighbone), near the hip joint..About 300,000 Americans are hospitalized for a broken hip every year. Falls leading to a broken hip are fairly common in older folk. The outcome after surgery seems to depend a lot on the risk of postoperative complications, which themselves are influenced by the general health of the patient before their injury. Read more

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08/25/2009 - Articles

Hip Fracture: Surviving a Hip Fracture.

A hip fracture is a complete or partial break in the proximal end of the femur (also called thighbone), near the hip joint that often require surgery to repair.   Falls leading to a hip fracture are fairly common in older folk. The outcome after surgery seems to depend a lot on the risk of postoperative complications, which themselves are influenced by the general health of the patient before their injury. Read more

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08/17/2009 - Articles

Tip of the Month 1: Are You at Risk of Having a Fall?

Falls are a major cause of disability and the leading cause of mortality due to injury among older people aged over 75. Are you in the risk zone? Read more

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06/25/2009 - Articles

Fracture linked to mortality risk

Men and women having a fracture caused by osteoporosis are at increased risk of mortality during the years that follow. If they have a second fracture, then this increased risk persists. Read more

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06/19/2009 - Articles

Using Your Head to Manage Your Chronic Pain - Part 1

Chronic pain is a very real experience- and not just "in your head". But one of the solutions to dealing effectively with chronic pain does lie within your head. Part 1 explains why chronic pain is important and the kinds of responses people have to it. Read more

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06/16/2009 - Articles

A New Risk Factor for People with Osteoporosis - Homocysteine

Summary We know of quite a few risk factors for osteoporosis - lack of exercise, smoking, low calcium and/or vitamin D intake, excess alcohol, and so on - but now there's a new one: a raised blood homocysteine level. If it's not a risk factor, at least it's a marker for the disease. Read more

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