Research has shown that #obesity has multiple negative side effects, such as 7x increase in the risk of developing #arthritis and negatively affects the survival of lower limb #jointreplacements. Read more about it here: #ArthroplastyforArthitis
NOF#
In countries unfamiliar with snow, fracture neck of femur may be increased in winter.
Koizia noted admission levels were similar all year. Weather played a weak role in NOFs.
Most NOF# patients fall at home and do not venture into freezing weather.
#ArthroplastyforArthitis
Femoral neck fracture due to falls in older people is a health concern in the UK. Worldwide 1.3-2.2mill NOFs occur yearly.
Early accurate fracture diagnosis is critical. #ArthroplastyforArthritis notes that Bath Univ has shown precise AI i.d. of the slightest fracture.
Research has shown that #obesity has multiple negative side effects, such as 7x increase in the risk of developing #arthritis and negatively affects the survival of lower limb #jointreplacements. Read more about it here: #ArthroplastyforArthitis