We estimated genetic effects on bone density in pre‐ and postmenopausal twins and critically
considered the assumptions of the twin model. Bone mass in the radius, lumbar spine, and …

Some 40 per cent of RCAF aircrew who served overseas during the Second World War did
so in RACF squadrons. This is their story. The first RCAF squadron to see action in the …

Bone mass and anthropometrics were measured in 342 adult female twins, aged 25–79 (mean
= 44.1 years) for the purpose of: (1) identifying which anthropometric measurements …

Our objectives were to better define the rates and determinants of in‐hospital and 1‐year
mortality after hip fracture. We studied a population‐based cohort of 3981 hip fracture patients. …

Background As utilization rates for total joint arthroplasty increase, there is a hesitancy to
perform this surgery on very old patients. The objective of this prospective study was to …

OBJECTIVES: To determine evidence-based best practices for elderly hip fracture patients
from the time of hospital admission to 6 months postfracture. DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE, …

Background. It is largely unknown whether functional recovery following hip fracture differs
between long-term care (LTC) and community-dwelling residents. Our primary purpose was …

Objectives To measure 1‐year post‐hip fracture functional recovery, health‐related quality
of life ( HRQL ), and mortality in nursing home residents. Design Prospective longitudinal …

Background: Use of blood conservation techniques in elective surgery reduces the risk of
infection and transfusion reactions that result from using allogeneic blood products. We …

Methods We carried out a randomized, clinical trial on 120 patients who received a TKA at
the University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, a tertiary care institution. The study horizon …