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Rodeo Riders Risk Rough Injuries

FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 – Rodeo riders might make it all look easy, but they’re actually participating in one of the most strenuous sports around, experts say. As such, folks participating in rodeo n...

Protecting Yourself From Winter Weather Injuries

THURSDAY, Dec. 22, 2024 – Falls, frostbite, fractures: They are all potential hazards of icy winter conditions. But experts say there's a lot you can do to avoid injury when snowflakes fall. First,...

AAOS: Pickleball-Related Fractures Up Significantly in Older Adults

FRIDAY, Feb. 16, 2024 – As pickleball has gained in popularity, associated fractures have skyrocketed 90-fold since 2002, according to a study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American...

In OAB, Nocturnal Urinary Frequency Tied to Bruises, Fractures From Falls

FRIDAY, Feb. 2, 2024 – For patients with overactive bladder (OAB), increasing nocturnal urination frequency is a common risk factor for falls with bruises and fractures, according to a study...

Living Kidney Donors Have Lower Rates of Fractures Overall

TUESDAY, Jan. 30, 2024 – During a mean follow-up of 25 years, living kidney donors have a lower rate of overall fractures compared with eligible nondonor controls, according to a study published...

Self-Reported Walking Limitation Increases Five-Year Fracture Risk

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 24, 2024 – Walking limitation is significantly associated with five-year fracture risk, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in JAMA Network Open. Dana Bliuc, Ph.D., from ...

Injuries, Burnout Keep Too Many Kids From Sticking With Sports

MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2024 – Sports provides many physical and mental health benefits to children and teens, but many quit due to injury, overtraining and burnout. As many as 7 in 10 kids drop out of...

E-Scooter Injuries Rack Up Big Medical Bills

FRIDAY, Jan. 19, 2024 – Electric scooters might seem a fun way to zip about, but they’re also a pricey hazard to riders’ health, a new study argues. Orthopedic treatment for 82 patients injured in e-...

Testosterone Treatment Does Not Cut Fracture Incidence in Men With Hypogonadism

THURSDAY, Jan. 18, 2024 – Testosterone treatment does not result in a lower incidence of clinical fractures among middle-aged and older men with hypogonadism, according to a study published in the...

Add Some Impact to Your Exercise to Keep Aging Bones Strong

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17, 2024 – Putting a little pressure on your bones during exercise or daily activities might pay off in stronger bones as you age, new research suggests. The study focused on a...

Incidence of Scooter Injuries Increased From 2016 to 2020

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10, 2024 – The incidence of scooter injuries increased from 2016 to 2020, and patients with scooter injuries more often undergo minor operations, according to a study published...

Serious Scooter Injuries Tripled in U.S. in Four Years

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10, 2024 — When you're looking for a cheap and easy way to get around town, which is safer — a scooter or a bike? A nationwide look at injuries related to both suggests biking may be t...

Teen Sports Pay Dividends for Bone Health Decades Later

TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 2024 — Teens who are active are doing their bones a lasting favor, Japanese researchers report. "Physical exercise in adolescence affects BMD [bone mineral density] more than 50 y...

Eye Diseases Tied to Higher Risk for Falls, Fractures

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2024 – People with eye diseases have an increased risk for both falls and fractures when compared with those without eye diseases, according to a study published online Dec. 28...

Women With Osteoporosis Want to Know Their Fracture Risk

THURSDAY, Dec. 28, 2023 – Most women with osteoporosis want to know their fracture risk, but only half have received this information from health care providers, according to a study published...

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