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Hip fracture — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, complications, treatment, prevention of a broken hip. ... A hip fracture is a serious injury, particularly if you're older, and complications can be life-threatening. Fortunately, surgery to repair a hip fracture is usually very effective, although recovery often...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/hip-fracture/DS00185
www.mayoclinic.com/health/hip-fracture/DS00185
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A hip fracture, also called a broken hip, is an unfortunate, but common injury. Hip fractures most often occur in elderly patients and are the result of osteoporosis. A broken hip usually requires surgery for treatment. ... What is a hip fracture?
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orthopedics.about.com/cs/hipsurgery/a/brokenhip.htm
orthopedics.about.com/cs/hipsurgery/a/brokenhip.htm
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Hip Fracture(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) ... Recovering from a Hip Fracture(American Academy of Family Physicians) Also available in Spanish ... Low Levels of Vitamin D Associated with Increase in Hip Fracture (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hipinjuriesanddisorders.htm...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hipinjuriesanddisorders.html
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A hip fracture is a break in the upper quarter of the femur (thigh) bone. The extent of the break depends on the forces that are involved. The type of surgery used to treat a hip fracture is primarily based on the bones and soft tissues affected or on the level of the fracture.
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orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00392
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Of those who survive one year after hip fracture, only 40 percent can perform all routine activities of daily living and only 54 percent can walk without an aid.1,2 Although surgical repair usually is needed after hip fracture, family physicians play an important role in supporting patients through the treatment...
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www.aafp.org/afp/20060615/2195.html
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Patients with hip fracture typically present to the emergency department or their physician's office after a fall. They are often unable to walk, and they may exhibit shortening and external rotation of the affected limb.
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www.aafp.org/afp/20030201/537.html
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Hip fracture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A hip fracture is a fracture in the proximal end of the femur (the long bone running through the thigh), near the hip joint. The term "hip fracture" is commonly used to refer to four different fract...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_fracture
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