Study Links 90+-Day Spaceflights to Higher Rates of Hip Fractures in Astronauts
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Study links 90+-day spaceflights to higher rates of hip fractures in astronauts
New research has found that the rate of hip fractures in astronauts back on Earth was greater in the time period after an astronaut has been in space for more than 90 days than in the time period following shorter spaceflights or in non-astronauts. The findings of the study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, published by Elsevier, underscore the need for expanded assessment of long-term skeletal health in astronauts.
Astronauts who live more than 90 days in space face hidden hip fracture risk
A study has found that astronauts returning from missions longer than 90 days face a higher rate of hip fractures. The findings raise concerns about how fully bones recover after long-duration spaceflight.
Research shows that astronauts' longer stays in space increase the likelihood of hip fractures, with an increased risk at a younger age than in the general population or those who have traveled less to space.
As multiple space missions lasting more than six months are planned by NASA, a new study finds that the increased time astronauts spend in space may negatively affect their long-term skeletal health.
Long-term space flights increase the risk of neck fractures, based on medical records from hundreds of American astronauts, and the study report is published in Mayo Clinical Proceedings.
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