A Singapore doctor from International Orthopaedic Clinic shares how vertebroplasty can help bring relief to those with ...

Rural hospitals have been closing, putting emergency care further out of reach, but that’s only one of the heightened ...

Shrinking height in older adults is due to ageing. It could mean serious spinal fractures caused by bone loss over time.

Studies have shown that, in addition to helping older adults lose weight, such vests also help improve strength and sit-to-stand performance, a key predictor of disability.

As we age, it's common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I ...

Have you ever been told to be careful because you have osteoporosis? Many of my clients believe they need to avoid movement ...

Cataract surgery is linked with lower falls and reductions in fall-related traumatic injuries in older adults, a new study finds.

Multivitamin and cocoa extract supplements do not protect against clinical fractures for older adults, according to data published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. As Healio previously ...

Adult men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) were more than twice as likely to experience fractures compared with adult men without DMD in the UK, a recent study published in Muscle & Nerve ...

Hip fractures in older adults can lead to serious complications, disability and even death. Traditionally, orthopedic surgeons have repaired a common fracture of the upper part of the thigh bone, or ...

Vitamin D supplements may have no bearing on the severity of injuries from falls in postmenopausal women and older men, according to a new draft recommendation.