Gabapentinoids -- pregabalin and gabapentin -- were tied to increased hip fracture risk in older adults. Gabapentinoids -- ...

A large-scale Australian study has found that older adults taking gabapentinoids — a common pain medication for nerve pain and epilepsy — face an increased risk of hip fracture, with especially high ...

“If the hip pain [continues despite] these treatments, then a cortisone injection can be performed, which is extremely effective at relieving pain,” says Carbone. Some providers also offer ...

The primary outcome was the change in patient-reported hip pain and function from baseline to 6 months after the initiation of treatment, assessed with the use of the Oxford Hip Score (range ...

A new study by medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids -- medicines widely used to treat neuropathic pain -- increased the risk of hip fractures, especially in older patients who were ...

Hip pain can affect everyday activities, including walking, climbing stairs, sitting, and sleeping. Effective treatment options can help reduce pain and improve mobility and quality of life.

People should call 911 or go to the emergency room if they have severe hip pain, loss of feeling, or cannot walk, particularly after a fall or injury. Treatment for hip pain will depend on the ...

There isn’t an age requirement for hip replacement surgery, however, most people who receive the surgery are between 50 and 80 years old.

A new study from Monash University in Australia has found that gabapentinoids—commonly used drugs for treating neuropathic ...

The study, published today in JAMA Network Open, tracked patients hospitalized for hip fractures in Victoria, Australia from March 2013 through June 2018, who had used gabapentinoids before the injury ...

Hip pain can occur due to various reasons, from injuries, muscle strain, or underlying health conditions, like arthritis. Both men and women can experience hip pain, but it could be more prevalent ...