Precautions for the elderly: Hip Fracture
What are Hip Fractures?
Hip Fracture is a fracture or a crack or break in the proximal end of the femur near where the bone meets the hip. The term Hip fracture is used to describe any of 4 types of fractures within the bone in the hip area. 90% of hip fractures occur due to direct impact against the hip joint, usually as a result of a fall.
Causes and Symptoms:
 1 in 4 people will ultimately die from complications caused by a hip fracture. Each year in the United States, there are 350,000 hip fractures. Elderly people are at a greater risk of hoi fracture because of the weakening of their bones due to osteoporosis. A vascular necrosis is another cause of degeneration of the hip joint. Sometimes a fracture or dislocation will cause damage to blood vessels. In this condition, the femoral head or the ball portion loses a part of its blood supply and actually dies. This leads to a collapse of the femoral head and degeneration of the joint.
Precautions:
Precautions for the elderly to take to avoid falls that may result in hip fractures are; a healthy diet that will help strengthen bones including calcium and vitamin D; A regular exercise program; A safe living area and a regular eye test to help avoid hazardous objects.
Find out more about Hip Fracture by visiting the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Eric Mintz
Detroit Institute for Spinal Care
5600 W. Maple Road , A110
West Bloomfield,
MI
48322
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Outpatient Services | Rehabilitation & Occupational Therapy
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
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Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
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Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
T2G 0A6
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Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
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Spinal Relief Center USA
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland,
Washington
98034
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224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
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Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
FL
33463
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South Orange Chiropractic Center
South Orange Chiropractic Center
60 First Street
South Orange,
New Jersey
07079
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Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
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Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
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2785 White Bear Ave. Suite 108
Maplewood,
Minnesota
55109
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Nagging or acute back pain are not things to be ignored. They are often symptomatic of serious spinal malfunctions. However, the DRX 9000 avoids surgery and drug regimens when delivering quality care and enduring relief; Spinal Decompression of Minnesota near St. Paul, Minnesota with Dr. Jeffrey Lavell, DC has this effective therapy available.
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Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine
54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
NYC,
NY
10010
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SpinalAid in Indiana
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
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Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
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The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
NYC,
NY
10032
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Spinal Health and Rehabilitation Center of Canada
1091 Dawson Rd.
Thunder Bay,
Ontario
P7B 1K8
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Scatena Chiropractic
1019 Majestic Drive Suite 160
Lexington,
Kentucky
40513
Call (888) 355-0063
If tired of having to give in to the unnecessary pressure of a severe spinal condition, then it's time you take the initiative to fully treat it. While there are medications available out there, most of them inflict a number of side effects and only provide relief temporarily. An effective way to get the long-term relief you deserve is to undergo spinal decompression therapy at Scatena Chiropractic in Lexington, Kentucky. There you will be met by Dr. Anthony Scatena, DC and a professional, caring staff who are all there to make the process of your recovery a pleasant and simple one. |
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Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
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Dr. Steve Minors, DC
Rehabfx
2404 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin,
TX
78703
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Northeast Spine & Rehab
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
NY
11787
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