Articles Posted in Fractures

Hip fracture in older adults is a serious injury, sometimes with poor outcomes such as infections, decreased mobility, and even death. According to statistics, the hip fracture mortality rate in the first year after the incident is between 18% and 31%, making it one of the most severe bone fractures a person can experience. [1]…

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that happens when the body has an extreme reaction to an infection. Usually, your body fights off infections to keep you healthy, but with sepsis, your immune response goes into overdrive and attacks your organs and tissues. This extreme response can cause widespread inflammation, leading to organ failure and, in…

The thigh bone, also known as the femur, is the largest and strongest bone in the body. It supports the body’s weight when standing, stabilizes the body when moving, and connects the hip muscles, tendons, and ligaments to those in the knees. Given its size, importance, and the long time it takes to heal, a…