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	Hip Fracture - DynoMed.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Hip fractures occur when there is a crack or break in the hip bone, most often occurring in the upper part of the femur (the femoral neck) or the pelvic bone.
		The human hip, like the shoulder, is a ball and socket joint, in which the ball of one bone (the femur, or bone of the upper leg) fits into the socket of another (the pelvic bone).
		Hip fractures are an especially serious concern for women who have gone through menopause. About one out of every seven women will have a hip fracture at some point in her life.
	www.dynomed.com /encyclopedia/encyclopedia/hip_and_thigh/Fracture_of_the_Hip.html (1241 words)

	Fixing Hip Fractures
		Hip fractures are a common injury in the United States; approximately 280,000 occurred in 1998.
		Reverse oblique fractures are unstable because of the femur’s tendency to displace medially.
		Patients with femoral neck fractures are treated with pinning or hip arthoplasty, depending on the age of the patient and the presence and degree of displacement.
	www.hopkinsmedicine.org /gec/series/fixing_hip_fractures (2608 words)

	Hip Fracture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		This short review focuses on hip fracture and its assessment (se diagram below), since for the patient it carries the most serious clinical consequences of all fractures and is associated with the major economic burden on the health care system.
		Hip fracture is related to a high degree of both morbidity and mortality, particularly for the elderly patient.
		Hip fracture however is also related to both bone strength and mechanical stress placed on the bone.
	www.osteoporosis-centre.org /oc_hip.htm (436 words)

	Hip Fracture - Children's Hospital Boston
		The hip bone, which is contained in the lower part of the trunk of the body or the pelvis, is comprised of three separate bones: the illium (upper part), ischium (lower part) and the pubis (the central bone that unites with the ischium at either side.
		Fractures (a partial or complete break in the bone) can occur in any of these areas, near the top of the thighbone (femur) where it angles into the hip socket, or in the cup-shaped depression of the hipbone, called the acetabulum, which is the socket in which the thighbone rotates.
		Hip fractures, although quite common in elderly men and women, are rare among children because the immature hipbone is more supple and stronger than that of an adult.
	www.childrenshospital.org /az/Site453/printerfriendlypageS453P0.html (886 words)

	eMedicine - Hip Fracture : Article Excerpt by Naveenpal S Bhatti
		Stress fractures occur mainly at the femoral neck and are classified as either tension (at the superior aspect of the femoral neck) or compression (at the inferior aspect of the femoral neck).
		Fractures of the proximal femur are extremely rare in young athletes and are usually caused by high-energy motor vehicle accidents or significant trauma during athletic activity.
		The rate of fractures is low in adolescent and young athletic populations, estimated to be less than 2% of all hip fractures (one hundredth of adult hip fractures).
	www.emedicine.com /sports/byname/hip-fracture.htm (990 words)

	Hip Fracture - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
		Hip fractures are fractures of the "neck" of the femur; the long bone that comprises the upper part of the leg.
		In the U.S., the cost of hip fracture is approximately 7 billion dollars annually, and hip fracture is the second most common cause of admission to nursing homes, accounting for some 60,000 admissions each year.
		With a pelvic fracture, this may be achieved by tying the legs together at the ankles and knees and transporting on a firm surface (backboard).
	www.healthscout.com /ency/68/110/main.html (854 words)

	Hip Fractures in Adults - January 15, 2003 - American Family Physician
		The typical patient with hip fracture is often an elderly woman with dementia who sustains a fall, may complain of severe hip pain, and is unable to walk.
		Because certain types of hip fracture are associated with an increased risk of avascular necrosis of the femoral head, hip pain subsequent to major trauma should be considered indicative of hip fracture until proved otherwise.
		However, the choice of surgical procedure depends on the type of fracture, the preference of the orthopedic surgeon, the severity of the injury, the age of the patient, the presence or absence of comorbid conditions (e.g., osteoporosis, hip joint osteoarthritis), and the prognosis for recovery during rehabilitation.
	www.aafp.org /afp/20030201/537.html (3005 words)

	eMedicine - Fractures, Hip : Article by Gigi R Madore, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Hip fractures are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality; approximately 15-20% of patients die within 1 year of fracture.
		Hip fractures can be classified based on their relation to the hip capsule (intracapsular and extracapsular), geographic location (head, neck, trochanteric, intertrochanteric, and subtrochanteric), and degree of displacement.
		Hip fracture at a young age is rare and is usually the result of a high-velocity injury or, rarely, secondary to bone pathology.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic198.htm (4599 words)

	Hip Fracture
		The purpose of this study was to analyze the incidence of and risk factors for implant-related fractures of the femur after previous hip fracture surgery.
		All subsequent readmissions due to a femoral fracture related to the implant were prospectively audited and extracted for the purposes of this study.
		The median age and gender distribution of the patients who sustained a subsequent femoral fracture were similar to those of the hip fracture population as a whole.
	home.gwu.edu /~orthopod/hip_fracture.htm (869 words)

	Hip fracture definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Hip fracture: Broken bone in the hip, a key health problem among the elderly, usually due to a fall or other kind of trauma involving direct impact to the hip bone which has been weakened by osteoporosis.
		The part of the hip most often broken is the greater trochanter (the knobby end) of the femur (the thigh bone).
		In older people the leading risk factors for falls and, hence, for hip fractures include weakness; gait and balance disorders; functional, visual or cognitive impairment; and the side effects of drugs; together with the presence of hazards in the environment such as icy pavements or objects on the floor.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=15292 (424 words)

	Hip Fracture
		Hip fractures in the elderly are usually caused by a fall.
		A hip fracture is diagnosed by a physical examination and x-rays of the injured area.
		Hip fractures should be treated as quickly as possible to avoid complications and ensure complete healing.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/h/hipfracture.htm (588 words)

	Live it Safe-Prevent Broken Hips
		Forty percent of hip fracture patients 65 and older are discharged or transferred from hospitals to long-term care facilities.
		Orthopaedic surgeons-experts in the care and treatment of patients with fractured hips-are concerned about the epidemic of hip fractures and the impact these severe injuries has on patients, their families, and on society.
		Hip fractures have a major impact on society, however, only a very small portion of medical research funds are devoted to improving our ability to prevent hip fractures.
	orthoinfo.aaos.org /brochure/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=25&topcategory=Hip (1743 words)

	Hip Fracture/Femoral Neck Fracture - Information about Hip Fracture/Femoral Neck Fracture
		Despite the name hip fracture, the break is actually below the hip joint, at one of two places at the upper end of the thigh bone.
		Fractures near to the top of the thigh bone are generally treated by replacing the top completely by a metal fitting.
		With fractures lower in the thigh bone, the ends are manipulated into position and then fixed together using a metal plate and screws.
	www.surgerydoor.co.uk /medical_conditions/Indices/H/hip_fracture.htm (1050 words)

	Hip fracture treatment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nonunion, failure of the fracture to heal, is common (20%) in fractures of the neck of the femur, but much more rare with other types of hip fracture.
		Avascular necrosis of the femoral head occurs frequently (20%) in fracturs of the neck of femur, because the blood supply is interrupted.
		This is very common after hip fracture as the circulation is stagnant and the blood is hypercoagulable as a response to injury.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hip_fracture_treatment (1161 words)

	Hip fracture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Intertrochanteric fracture denotes a break in which the fracture line is between the greater and lesser trochanter on the intertrochanteric line.
		It is the most common type of 'hip fracture' and prognosis for bony healing is generally good if the patient is otherwise healthy.
		Femoral neck fractures involve the narrow neck between the round head of the femur and the shaft.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hip_fracture (1034 words)

	Hip Fracture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		There are two types: (1) direct fracture, in which the biker falls hard directly onto the hip.
		A biker with an avulsion fracture may be able to walk a short distance back down the trail with assistance.
		All suspected hip fractures should be seen by the physician.
	www.utahmountainbiking.com /firstaid/fxhip.htm (271 words)

	Hip fracture - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Hip fractures in the elderly are commonly caused by falls - even a minor fall can result in a break.
		Hip fractures are treated in one of two ways: Traction or orthopedic surgery.
		With a diagnosis of Hip fracture, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Hip fracture.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /h/hip_fracture/intro.htm (749 words)

	Recovering from a Hip Fracture: What You Should Know -- familydoctor.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A hip fracture is a break in the bones of your hip (near the top of your leg).
		Hip fractures are more common in women, because they have less bone mass to start with and lose bone mass more quickly than men.
		Hip fractures usually are caused by a fall.
	familydoctor.org /899.xml (804 words)

	Hip Fracture
		The Hip Fracture Research Group, a multidisciplinary team of orthopaedists, epidemiologists, nurse specialists, geriatricians, and social workers, was established in 1985 to gather research data on hip fracture patients that would help clinicians better understand this important population.
		Since then, virtually every hip fracture patient admitted to HJD who is age 65 or older, community-dwelling, ambulatory, and cognitively intact has been contacted at periodic intervals, from 3 months to as far out as 10 years after fracture, to obtain information on function.
		Hip Fracture Research Group members meet monthly to review ongoing projects and discuss future plans, and they regularly present their findings at national and international orthopaedic, geriatric, public health, and related symposia and conferences.
	www.med.nyu.edu /orthosurgery/research/hipfracture.html (215 words)

	Postgraduate Medicine: Hip fracture prevention
		Almost 250,000 hip fractures occurred in the United States in 1995 (1), and the annual rate of hip fracture worldwide is expected to rise considerably as life expectancy and age-specific rates of hip fracture increase.
		No statistically significant reduction in hip fracture risk was reported among women enrolled on the basis of clinical risk factors for hip fracture, but the majority of these women did not have osteoporosis.
		The annual number of hip fractures sustained worldwide is expected to increase dramatically as the population ages.
	www.postgradmed.com /issues/2003/09_03/1fiechtner.htm (3378 words)

	Adult Health Advisor 2005.4: Hip Fracture
		What we often call a hip fracture is actually a fracture of the neck of the femur (thighbone).
		The fracture occurs at the upper end of the femur where it meets the pelvic bone.
		Often the fracture is obvious from the abnormal position of the hip and leg.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/aha/aha_hipfrac_sha.htm (750 words)

	Falls and Hip Fractures, Facts - NCIPC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Of all fall-related fractures, hip fractures cause the greatest number of deaths and lead to the most severe health problems and reduced quality of life (Wolinsky 1997; Hall 2000).
		Hip fracture outcomes: quality of life and functional status in older adults living in the community.
		The effect of hip fracture on mortality, hospitalization, and functional status: a prospective study.
	www.cdc.gov /ncipc/factsheets/falls.htm (1566 words)

	Low Estrogen Levels in Men Linked to Increased Risk for Hip Fracture - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		This study is the first to report the link between low estrogen and hip fracture in a study group of men from the general population followed over time.
		Hip fractures are worrisome in the elderly, especially in men, explains Dr. Amin.
		Hip fracture also is linked to higher levels of mortality: up to 37 percent of men die within one year of fracture.
	www.virtualbonecentre.com /news.asp?artid=8091 (570 words)

	Hip fracture: Treatment - MayoClinic.com
		The type of surgery you have generally depends on the part of the hip that fractured, the severity of the fracture and your age.
		Total hip replacement may be a good option if arthritis or a prior injury has damaged your joint, affecting its function prior to the fracture.
		In general, for fractures in which bones aren't well aligned, the older you are the more likely you are to receive a prosthesis.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/hip-fracture/DS00185/DSECTION=7 (422 words)

	Fall Prevention HIProtector® Devices. Medical Alarm, Hip Protector. Hips SafeHip KPH HipGuard CuraMedica MTS e-pill
		The risk of hip fracture can be reduced in frail elderly adults by the use of an anatomically designed external hip protector.
		Study published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine proves that Hip Protectors significantly reduce hip fractures in the elderly in the event of an accidental fall.
		HIPS is a Two-Piece Hip Protector using the latest scientific principles to protect fragile bones against hip fracture.
	www.hiprotector.com (454 words)

	Hip Fracture
		Hip fractures are a serious health problem common among elderly men and women who fall in their own homes.
		Femoral neck fracture: Pins (surgical screws) are used if you are younger and more active, or if your broken bone has not moved much out of place.
		Intertrochanteric fracture: A metallic device (compression screw and side plate) holds the broken bone in place while it lets the head of your femur move normally in your hip socket.
	orthoinfo.aaos.org /fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=229 (421 words)

	Hip fracture - MayoClinic.com
		You can break your hip at any age, but most hospitalizations for hip fractures are for people older than age 65.
		Fortunately, surgery to repair a hip fracture is usually very effective, although recovery often requires time and patience.
		Generally, the better your health and mobility before your hip fracture, the better your chances for a complete recovery from a hip fracture.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/hip-fracture/DS00185 (245 words)

	Hip Fracture
		A hip fracture is a break near the top of your thighbone (femur) where it angles into your hip socket.
		Femoral neck fractures are 1-2 inches from the joint.
		Modern treatment for a hip fracture aims to get you back on your feet again as soon as possible while your broken bone heals.
	orthoinfo.aaos.org /fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=229&topcategory=Hip (421 words)

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