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Articles Tagged with Sacramento Femur Fracture Lawyer

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Study Shows Chronic Pain Increases Femur Fracture Risk

Recently, a research paper was published showing that chronic pain is associated with an increased femur fracture risk. The paper was published by a team of experienced doctors and scientists located at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research. Femur fractures have the potential to cause serious complications. In some cases, they might even be deadly. For this reason, it is important to evaluate the various risk factors associated with this type of fracture. By understanding the risks that might lead to a femur fracture, the hope is that they can be prevented in the future.

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Bone Regeneration 

Duke University recently published a paper discussing the development of a drug similar to a molecule called adenosine. This drug might lead to bone regeneration. This may provide a significant amount of promise for individuals who have suffered broken bones, such as femur fractures. For years, much of the focus on fracture prevention has been on avoiding bone loss. Unfortunately, this focus won’t help individuals who have already developed diseases such as osteoporosis and osteopenia. This also doesn’t help those who are trying to recover from severe fractures. This new drug may provide an opportunity to change this.

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Bilateral Femur Fractures are More Deadly

Recently, a study was published demonstrating that bilateral femur fractures carry with them a higher morbidity and mortality rate. When someone suffers bilateral femur fractures, they have broken the femur in both of their legs at the same time. Because the femur is such a large bone, it typically requires a significant force to cause a fracture. When someone breaks both of their legs at the same time, it is evident that they have been involved in a serious accident.

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Research Shows Costs for Osteoporosis and Femur Fractures is Rising

Recently, a news article was published showing that the cost of care for individuals with osteoporosis, which can lead to femur fractures, has risen more than 118 percent in the United States. Osteoporosis is one of the major risk factors for broken bones which includes fractures of the femur. According to information presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, the costs related to osteoporosis are rising rapidly, having more than doubled in the past 15 years. Because osteoporosis can lead to significant complications, including broken bones, it is essential for everyone to understand this health condition and its risks.

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Deep Surgical Site Infections Following a Distal Femur Fracture

According to a recent study that was published in the Journal of Academic Medicine (JAMA), surgeons need to be wary of the risk of deep surgical site infections. Based on the results of the study, this is a particularly significant risk in distal femur fractures. The distal part of the femur is the area that articulates with the knee. If a femur fracture is present in the distal portion of the bone, this places the knee at significant risk for associated injuries and complications. This includes damage to the nerves and blood vessels that supply the knee, the ligaments in and around the knee (such as the ACL and MCL), and infections. The rate of deep surgical site infections was explored in a recent study published in JAMA.

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Lead Exposure Tied to Femur Fractures

A study has been published in the journal Bone that links lead exposure to an increased risk of femur fractures. For decades, there has been a push to remove lead from homes and environments where people, particularly children, might be exposed. Some of the many complications of lead exposure include altered mental status, developmental regression, behavioral issues, and extreme fatigue.

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A Research Study on Age and Femur Fractures

A group of researchers recently published a medical study taking a look at how age impacts the location and frequency of femur fractures. As people age, they are prone to developing different injuries and illnesses. Because the femur is one of the thickest bones in the body, a bone fracture at this location has the potential to be severe. A broken femur can lead to severe complications that have a negative impact on someone’s quality of life. Understanding how age impacts the location and frequency of femur fractures can help both doctors and their patients better understand the medical consequences of this type of bone fracture. The results of this study may allow doctors to take better care of their patients following a traumatic accident.

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Tissue Printing has a Role in Femur Fracture Repair

For years, researchers have been exploring the potential of 3D printing in science, engineering, and healthcare. Tissue printing has been a growing field because of its potential to produce certain types of tissues and organs for which there has been a shortage in the medical field.

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A New Study on Pediatric Femur Fracture Avascular Necrosis

Recently, a research paper was published exploring the rates of avascular necrosis in pediatric femur fractures. Avascular necrosis is one of the most serious complications that might develop following a broken leg. The bone cells in the femur, like every other cell in the body, depend on a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients to survive. When someone sustains a serious bone fracture, these nutrients become even more important as the bone tries to heal. When someone develops avascular necrosis, this blood supply is cut off and the nutrients are deprived.

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Using Magnets to Repair Femur Fracture 

The Rice University Brown School of Engineering is working to improve the process of femur fracture repair by using magnets. If someone sustains a fractured femur and the bone has been displaced, surgery is often required to move the bones back into the proper position. This usually involves a network of plates, screws, and rods which are used to hold the bones in place while they heal. This process isn’t perfect, and, sometimes, surgical procedures of this nature can be challenging.

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