Hip fractures are a serious orthopedic problem, especially in the elderly. They can significantly impact a person's ability to be self-sufficient and seriously impair mobility, even after healing. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over...
Trochanteric fractures of the femur or thigh bone are not common injuries. The trochanters can be fractured in isolation or as part of another type of hip fracture. Patients may develop hip or thigh pain with or without a known trauma causing the...
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons defines a hip fracture as a break in the upper quarter of the thigh bone. Approximately 90 percent of hip fractures occur among adults age 65 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Especially in older patients, complications can be life-threatening. Hospitalization and surgery are usually required. Without surgery, patients cannot walk or even sit. As a result, they become prone to developing blood clots, bed sores,...
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint with the femur (ball component) articulating (in contact with) with the acetabulum (socket). Either the femur or the acetabulum can be fractured typically in specific patterns. Colloquially, the term hip...
