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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.
Is fracture of the femur the same as fracture of the hip?
No, a fracture of the femur is a break in the thigh bone, while a fracture of the hip usually refers to a break in the bones that make up the hip joint, such as the pelvic bones or the top of the femur where it connects to the pelvis. Each requires different treatment approaches and can have different long-term implications.
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
Blood lose in a bilateral femur fracture?
Bilateral means both sides. Femur is your hip. Someone with bilateral femur fracture and blood loss is someone who is bleeding(internally) from having broken the hip on both sides. The amount of blood lose can vary.
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 is the Post operative complication of hip fracture in old patient?
Wound infections, mal-union of the bone, blood tumors, implant complications, dislocations, are the common post-op complications in hip surgery.
What fracture is most common in the elderly?
Hip fractures are high the older you get.
What is a subcapital femoral neck fracture?
A subcapital femoral neck fracture is a type of hip fracture that occurs just below the femoral head, within the neck of the femur. This injury is common in older adults, often resulting from falls or low-energy trauma, and may lead to complications such as avascular necrosis due to disrupted blood supply. Symptoms typically include hip pain, difficulty bearing weight, and limited range of motion. Treatment often involves surgical intervention, such as fixation or hip replacement, depending on the fracture's severity and the patient's overall health.
What is the icd 9 code for orif hip fracture?
V54.09
