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Depending on how large the fracture is, yes. I had a tiny fracture on the crest of my left hip and I've been able to walk fine. No pain when walking, but any pressure on the area made it feel sore like a big bruise.
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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
What is a hip fractured caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis?
Osteoporotic hip fracture
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
Is an osteoporotic hip fracture a type of pathologic fracture?
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.
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.
What fracture is most common in the elderly?
Hip fractures are high the older you get.
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 the icd 9 code for orif hip fracture?
V54.09
Should your dog have surgery for fracture in hip joint?
of course.
What has the author Gun-Britt Jarnlo written?
Gun-Britt Jarnlo has written: 'Hip fracture patients' -- subject(s): Femur neck, Fracture, Hip joint, Wounds and injuries
