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Hip Fractures

Background

The hip is an important join in the body, this is how we are able to walk with ease so an injury here will be a cause for concern. The hip joint consists of many bones here from the femur to the different parts of the pelvic bone.

Hip Fracture Injuries

This injury affects the older generation because of how fragile the bones are, the most common cause of this fracture is from a fall. Most fractures to this joint will require surgery due to the constant use of your leg. If the fracture went into the joint line in any way then surgery will be needed . Most older women that endure a fracture here at the hip will need to undergo an a total hip replacement. Most hip fractures in the older generation will need to undergo a complete total hip replacement. This is because it will benefit the older generation in the end, they will be able to walk better and wont have to deal with osteoporosis.

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