Hip Fractures

A break in the upper quarter of the femur (thigh) bone is known as a hip fracture. The level of severity is influenced by the strength of the forces at impact as well as the state of the bones and the soft tissue in the hip joint area. Understranding the joint and how it works may help patients decide on the their course of care. (OrthoInfo, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery)

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