The role of fall biomechanics in the cause and prevention of bone fractures in older adults
V Komisar, SN Robinovitch - Current osteoporosis reports, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Adults over age 65 experience the highest rates of bone
fracture, and 90% of fractures in older adults are caused by falls from standing height or …
fracture, and 90% of fractures in older adults are caused by falls from standing height or …
Vitamin D and hip protectors in osteosarcopenia: a combined hip fracture preventing approach
A Giustina, A Giustina - Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders, 2025 - Springer
Osteosarcopenia is an emerging clinical condition highly prevalent in the older people.
Affected subjects due to their intrinsic skeletal fragility and propensity to falls are at elevated …
Affected subjects due to their intrinsic skeletal fragility and propensity to falls are at elevated …
The influence of fall direction and hip protector on fracture risk: FE model predictions driven by experimental data
Hip fractures in older adults, which often lead to lasting impairments and an increased risk of
mortality, are a major public health concern. Hip fracture risk is multi-factorial, affected by the …
mortality, are a major public health concern. Hip fracture risk is multi-factorial, affected by the …
[HTML][HTML] Finite element analysis of hip fracture risk in elderly female: The effects of soft tissue shape, fall direction, and interventions
This study investigates the effects of fall configurations on hip fracture risk with a focus on
pelvic soft tissue shape. This was done by employing a whole-body finite element (FE) …
pelvic soft tissue shape. This was done by employing a whole-body finite element (FE) …
Does hip protector prevent falls and hip fractures? An umbrella review of meta-analyses
Q Da, Y **ao, F Wu, Y Chen, L Li - BMC geriatrics, 2024 - Springer
Background Wearing hip protectors is a measure used to prevent hip fractures caused by
falls. However, its protective effect has remained controversial in previous studies. This study …
falls. However, its protective effect has remained controversial in previous studies. This study …
Impact forces in backward falls: Subject-specific video-based rigid body simulation of backward falls
A critical missing component in the study of real-world falls is the ability to accurately
determine impact forces resulting from the fall. Subject-specific rigid body dynamic (RBD) …
determine impact forces resulting from the fall. Subject-specific rigid body dynamic (RBD) …
The effects of body position on trochanteric soft tissue Thickness—Implications for predictions of impact force and hip fracture risk during lateral falls
Trochanteric soft tissue thickness (TSTT) is a protective factor against fall-related hip
fractures. This study's objectives were to determine:(1) the influence of body posture on …
fractures. This study's objectives were to determine:(1) the influence of body posture on …
[HTML][HTML] A description of novel uses of hip protectors in an elderly hip fracture population: a technical report
P Nolan, L Tiedt, P Ellanti, T McCarthy - Cureus, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Hip fractures are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly population. The
number of hip fractures is set to increase significantly by 2050 as the global population ages …
number of hip fractures is set to increase significantly by 2050 as the global population ages …
Biomechanical Analysis of Fall Injuries using Finite Element Modeling
P Sahandifar - 2022 - diva-portal.org
A fall is a serious health issue for the elderly. Among different fall types, the sideways fall is
considered to be more severe concerning the injury outcome. When elderlies experience an …
considered to be more severe concerning the injury outcome. When elderlies experience an …
A comparison of floor surfaces for injury prevention in care settings: impact forces and horizontal pulling force required to move wheeled equipment
Shock-absorbing flooring is one potential solution to prevent fall-related injuries. No
standards exist to characterize shock-absorbing healthcare flooring. This study explores two …
standards exist to characterize shock-absorbing healthcare flooring. This study explores two …