Sequential Bilateral Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients.

Purpose: To evaluate the incidence and presentation of osteoporotic sequential bilateral hip fractures (SBHF) in Center for Joint Disease, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital as there are limited studies with variable results reported in Korea.

Materials And Methods: Records of 507 patients aged >60 years old presenting with osteoporotic hip fractures between 2009 and 2015 were retrospectively reviewed to document the occurrence and presentation of sequential hip fractures; mean post-treatment follow-up was 48 months. Additionally, any correlations between sequential fractures and initial fracture and risk factors were assessed.

Maximal strength and endurance scores of the tongue, lip, and cheek in healthy, normal Koreans.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to establish normative data for healthy Korean adults by measuring the maximal strength and endurance scores of the tongue, lip, and cheek, and to examine correlations between these measurements.

Materials And Methods: This study included 120 subjects that were divided into three groups according to age: young (20-39 years), middle-aged (40-59 years), and older (over 60 years); and by gender. Measurements were taken using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI).