As the population ages, hip fractures are becoming an increasingly common presentation in emergency rooms. Among the elderly, low-energy falls that result in a fracture are most often the result of ...

1. Which doctor should I consult for a hip fracture? You should consult an Orthopedic surgeon. 2. Which bone is involved in hip fracture? The upper part of the thigh bone (femur) is involved. 3. What ...

Femoral neck fractures are intracapsular fractures. The capsule is the area that contains the fluid that lubricates and nourishes the hip joint. Fractures in this area are categorized based on the ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A model factoring in age, femoral neck width and lateral cortical width at lesser trochanter may be able to ...

What is a Femoral Neck Fracture? Fracture neck of femur is a type of hip fracture seen in elderly people. An unsteady gait or reduced bone mineral density, both of which may be seen in the elderly is ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 26-year-old man who was in a motorcycle crash arrived at the ED with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3T.