Hip Fracture Diagnosis & Treatment with Experienced Surgeons

For elderly patients with osteoporosis, hip fractures are typically caused by low-energy falls. This is because their bones have become weakened by osteoporosis and even a small external force may be enough to cause a fracture.

Stress fractures may occur in the femoral neck. Stress fractures are caused by repeated impact to the bone and are often seen in long-distance runners. When stress fractures occur in the subtrochanteric region of the hip, they are usually associated with prolonged use of certain osteoporosis medications.

Femoral head fractures are usually caused by a high-impact event such as a vehicle collision or a fall from a great height. Like most fractures, hip fractures are very painful and are localised to the upper thigh and groin.

Other symptoms include:

1. Inability to put weight on the affected area
2. Inability to move the upper part of your leg