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What is a hip fractured caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis?
Osteoporotic hip fracture
How many hip fractures die in a year?
Approximately 10-20% of individuals who experience a hip fracture will die within one year of the injury. Older adults, especially those over the age of 65, are at a higher risk of mortality following a hip fracture, often due to complications such as infection or immobility. Early medical intervention and rehabilitation following a hip fracture can help improve outcomes and reduce the risk of mortality.
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.
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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
What are the nursing diagnosis of fracture?
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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.
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 fracture is most common in the elderly?
Hip fractures are high the older you get.
