Hip Fracture
Complete list of fracture information
A hip fracture is a break near the top of your thighbone (femur) where it angles into
your hip socket.
Hip fractures are a serious health problem common among elderly men and women who fall
in their own homes. Each year there are more than 320,000 hospitalizations for hip
fractures, including people of all ages who are injured in car crashes and other
accidents. Only one in four patients recover completely.
Hip Fracture symptoms
- severe pain in the hip or lower groin after a fall
- usually walking or even putting weight on the injured leg is not possible.
Diagnosis of a hip fracture
Your doctor will X-ray both of your hips to determine exactly where the bone broke and
how far out of place the pieces have moved. If the fracture does not show up on X-rays,
you might also get a MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan. Most hip fractures are one of
two types:
- Femoral neck fractures are 1-2 inches from the joint.
- Intertrochanteric fractures are 3-4 inches from the joint.
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