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Hip Fracture

Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the hip bone.
Symptoms:
  • Pain in the hip or groin
  • Stiffness in the hip
  • Pain with walking
  • Leg will appear shorter and turned out
Causes:
  • Osteoporsis
  • Fall
  • Motor vehicle accident
  • Cycling accident
  • Bone tumor
Treatment:
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Hip stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening