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Is fracture of the femur the same as fracture of the hip?

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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.


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


What bones orther than vertbrae are prone to fracture in osteoporosis?

Hip fractures are common. Usually the head of the femur.


What is a hip fractured caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis?

Osteoporotic hip fracture


What is fracture of neck of femur?

external rotation and shortening of the affected leg, pain on any movement, tenderness on palpation of anterior and lateral aspects of the affectedt hip, the greater trochanter is elevated on the affected side, inability to mobilise.


What does femur mean?

The Femur is the bone that goes from your hip down to your knee. Femur length would mean how long the Femur is.


Scientific name for hip?

The scientific name for the hip bone is the "os coxae" or "innominate bone."


Articulates with the coxal bone?

The femur articulates with the coxal bone at the hip joint. This joint is a ball-and-socket joint, allowing for a wide range of movement in the hip. The femur head fits into the acetabulum of the coxal bone.


What does femur length mean?

The Femur is the bone that goes from your hip down to your knee. Femur length would mean how long the Femur is.


Why fracture in femur is dangerous?

The femoral artery runs right along the femur. A fracture in the femur might damage the artery leading to massive internal bleeding, as the femoral artery is one of the largest arteries in your body.


Why and Obese person is prone to a fracture to the femur and tibia?

Why a obese person is prone to tibia fracture


What is a Comminuted fracture?

A comminuted fracture is when the femur shatters into at least three pieces. and a compound fracture is when the bone breaks and comes out of the skin.