Hip fracture - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年5月5日 · A hip fracture is a serious injury, with complications that can be life-threatening. The risk of hip fracture rises with age. Risk increases because bones tend to weaken with age (osteoporosis).
Hip fracture - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年5月5日 · A health care provider can often diagnose a hip fracture based on symptoms and the abnormal position of the hip and leg. An X-ray usually will confirm the fracture and show where the fracture is.
Hip Fracture (Broken Hip): Symptoms, Treatment, and Surgery - WebMD
网页2023年9月13日 · A hip fracture is a break in the top quarter of the thighbone, which is also called the femur. It can happen for lots of reasons and in many ways. Falls -- especially those to the side -- are...
Hip Fracture | Can I Still Walk, Treatment & Recovery | Buoy
网页2024年4月17日 · Hip fractures are cracks in the top of the thigh bone (femur) near where it meets the pelvis socket (acetabulum) to form the hip joint. They commonly occur due to a fall or a direct blow to the hip. Symptoms include groin pain, an inability to walk or put weight on the affected leg, knee pain, an inability to fully lift the leg, bruising and ...
Hip Fracture & Broken Hip - Cleveland Clinic
网页A hip fracture happens when the upper part of the thighbone breaks. Older people and people with osteoporosis are more likely to break a hip. Surgery and physical therapy can help some people with a broken hip regain mobility and independence.
Hip Fracture - Johns Hopkins Medicine
网页What is a hip fracture? A hip fracture is a partial or complete break of the femur (thigh bone), where it meets your pelvic bone. It’s a serious injury that requires immediate medical attention. Fractured hips in younger people usually occur during car accidents, long falls or other severe traumas.
Hip fracture recovery: Surgery, rehabilitation, and self-care
网页2022年12月22日 · A hip fracture is a break in the femur, the upper area of the thighbone. Most hip fractures occur in older adults or as a result of accidents such as a vehicle collision or a fall from a...
Hip Fracture: Symptoms, Causes & Recovery | Broken Hip - Healthgrades
网页2020年8月21日 · A broken hip occurs when a portion of the upper thigh bone (usually the femoral neck) breaks, disconnecting the leg bone from the hip socket. A fall or accident can cause a hip fracture, though your risk of hip fracture increases with …
Hip Fractures - OrthoInfo - AAOS
网页A hip fracture is a break in the upper portion of the femur (thighbone). Most hip fractures occur in elderly patients whose bones have become weakened by osteoporosis. When a fracture occurs in a younger patient, it is usually the result of a high-energy event, such as a fall from a ladder.
Hip Fracture > Fact Sheets - Yale Medicine
网页A hip fracture is a more complicated medical problem than many people realize. Yes, it’s a broken bone in the hip joint, but geriatric (or osteoporotic) hip fracture is frequently the harbinger of a host of serious and often life-threatening issues among the elderly.