Hip fracture: Difference between revisions

Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Hip fractures''' are those which involve the proximal femur, including femoral head fractures, femoral neck fractures, trochanteric fractures, and subtrochanteric fractures. Hip fractures are one of the most common fractures of the elderly, and a common cause of admission to the hospital. They’re also severe and can cause severe morbidity and mortality. Hip fractures affect 169 / 100 000 each year, and females more often than males...."