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Fractured hip
Hip fractures are cracks or breaks in the top of the thigh bone (femur) close to the hip joint. They're usually caused by a fall oran injury to the side of the hip, but may occasionally be caused by a condition, such as cancer, weakening the hip bone.
Articles for Hip fracture
How do I recover from a hip fracture
Read about recovering from a hip fracture. After a hip fracture, you'll be given a rehabilitation programme designed to help you recover from your injury and surgery
introduction
Read about hip fractures, also called proximal femoral fractures. Hip fractures are cracks or breaks in the top of the thigh bone (femur) close to the hip joint.
treatment
Read about treating hip fractures. Hip fractures are usually treated in hospital with surgery. Surgery can either fix or replace the hip joint.
