Tag: hip fracture
Stress fracture of the hip
A stress fracture of the hip is a hairline crack in bone which can grow larger, if left unattended. When they occur…
Should you repair or replace a fractured hip?
Repair or replace a fractured hip? Left to itself, a fractured hip, like most broken bones, will mend itself. The healing process,…
Rehabilitation after hip fracture surgery
Rehabilitation after hip fracture surgery is designed to help you begin moving as quickly as possible. Movement is critical so you…
Hip fracture surgery complications
There are risks associated with surgery of any kind, and surgery for a hip fracture is no different. Regardless of whether…
Treatment for hip fracture
Treatment for hip fracture begins as soon as your doctor determines that your overall medical condition is stable. The most common…
How to diagnose a hip fracture
It may be difficult to diagnose a hip fracture. The hip is comprised of a large structure of bone that forms…
What causes a hip fracture?
What causes a hip fracture? In order to explain what causes a hip fracture, it is necessary to have some understanding…