Broken hip

A broken hip is a break in the upper part of the thigh bone near the hip joint.  It is usually caused by an injury or fall. 

What is a hip fracture? {#overview}

Treating a hip fracture

Recovering from surgery

How common are hip fractures?

Symptoms of a hip fracture {#symptoms}

Hip fracture causes {#causes}

Diagnosing a hip fracture {#diagnosis}

Hip fracture treatment {#treatment}

Preventing a hip fracture

Recovery from a hip fracture

Complications of a hip fracture {#overflow}

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Hip fractures are cracks or breaks in the top of the thigh bone (femur) close to the hip joint. (Broken)

Hip fractures are cracks or breaks in the top of the thigh bone (femur) close to the hip joint.