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Yes, an osteoporotic hip fracture is, by definition, a type of pathologic fracture. It occurs in both sexes and is too often the first symptom of osteoporosis, especially in men, as they are underdiagnosed and undertreated. The stock phrase "fell and broke her hip" is often true in reverse - her hip fractured, causing the fall.
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What is a hip fractured caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis?
Osteoporotic hip fracture
Fracture that is common in osteoporotic bones?
often the first sign of the disease, can affect any bone, but the most common locations are the hip, spine, and wrist. Breaks in the hip and spine are of special concern because they almost always require hospitalization and major surgery
Is fracture of the femur the same as fracture of the hip?
Is fracture of the femur the same as fracture of the hip? Yes
Which fracture is the most dangerous type of break in a bone?
Fracture to the Hip Joint causing fracture to the femur can eventually lead to death or fracture to the cranium causing traumatic cephalohydrocele.
What is a Hairline hip fracture?
A hairline hip fracture, also known as a stress fracture, can be one of the hardest fractures to diagnose. You would experience a great deal of pain when any pressure is placed on the leg in which the hip fracture is located.
What bone is fractured when you have a fractured hip?
A hip fracture generally refers to the fracture of the head or neck of the femur (thigh) bone. There are several different areas that can suffer a fracture and still be called a hip fracture. For example, a fracture to the greater or lesser trochanters of the femur are also commonly called hip fractures by the general public.
How long does it take for a hip hairline fracture to heal?
how long does it take for a hip hair line fracture to heal and what is the treatment
What is a hairline fracture?
A hairline hip fracture, also known as a stress fracture, can be one of the hardest fractures to diagnose. You would experience a great deal of pain when any pressure is placed on the leg in which the hip fracture is located.
An elderly woman with osteoporosis suffers a spontaneous fracture of her hip caused by weakness in the bone structure this type of fracture would be classified as an what fracture?
I believe this is called a Pathological fracture because it is a fracture resulting from a pathological condition already existing within the bone ie. osteoporosis.
What fracture is most common in the elderly?
Hip fractures are high the older you get.
What is nursing intervention for hip fracture?
Nursing management of a fracture depends a lot on the type & location of the fracture. The basic principles of fracture management is pain assessment and management, the assessment of neurovascular status of the limb and management and prevention of complications
What is the icd 9 code for orif hip fracture?
V54.09
