Integrative Journal of Bone and Cartilage

Integrative Journal of Bone and Cartilage 44 7897 074717

Hip Fractures Open Access

A hip fracture could also be an opportunity within the upper quarter of the femur (thigh) bone
The "hip" could also be a ball-and-socket joint.
Causes:
Hip fractures most commonly occur from a fall or from an instantaneous blow to the side of the hip. Some medical conditions like osteoporosis, cancer, or stress injuries can weaken the bone and make the hip more susceptible to breaking. In severe cases, it's possible for the hep separate the patient merely standing on the leg and twisting.
A hip fracture may be a break that happens within the upper a part of the femur (thigh bone).Symptoms may include pain round the hip, particularly with movement, and shortening of the leg.Usually the person cannot walk.
They most frequently occur as a results of a fall.

Diagnosis is usually by X-rays. resonance imaging, a CT scan, or a bone scan may occasionally be required to form the diagnosis

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