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Hip Fractures

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The thigh bone, called the femur, is the longest and strongest bone in the body. A break in the thigh bone is often called a hip fracture because the thigh bone joins with the pelvis to form the hip joint.

 

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What is a Hip Fracture?

Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

 

The bursae in the hip help reduce friction. When the trochanteric bursa on the outer side of the hip becomes irritated—often from rubbing of the IT band—it can cause hip pain and swelling.

 

Hip Fractures: Overview
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Hip Fracture Treatment

With and Without Surgery

 

Most hip fractures require surgery to restore the alignment of the thigh bone, followed by physical therapy to improve movement, strength, and weight-bearing of the affected hip.

 

Hip Fractures: Treatment Options
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Hip Fracture Surgery

Surgical Animation

 

A long bone nail and screws are used to stabilize a hip fracture. The bone nail is inserted down the center of the thigh bone and held in place in the top of the bone with a telescoping screw, which provides additional compression over time as the fracture heals.

 

Hip Fractures: Repair With a Bone Nail and Screws Animation
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Hip Fracture Surgery

Surgical Demonstration

 

During hip fracture surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. This allows a surgeon to insert a long bone nail down the center of the thigh bone and hold it in place with screws to compress the broken parts back together.

 

Hip Fractures: Repair With a Bone Nail and Screws
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