Hip Fracture Treatment in Santa Rosa & Petaluma, CA
What is a hip fracture
A hip fracture is a break in the top of the femur (thighbone) where the bone angles toward the hip joint. If the break occurs within two inches of the joint, it is called a femoral neck fracture. If it occurs between two and four inches from the joint, it is known as an intertrochanteric fracture. (A break further down the bone is classified as a broken femur rather than a broken hip.) Femoral neck fractures can require more extensive surgery.
How to Tell If I Fractured My Hip
Hip fractures usually make it too painful for the person to stand. The leg may turn outward or shorten. They require hospitalization and surgical repair.
What Causes Hip Fractures?
A person’s risk of suffering a hip fracture increases if he or she is over 65, female, or small-boned; has a family history of hip fractures; has osteoporosis or low calcium, which leads to bone weakness; smokes or uses alcohol excessively; is physically or mentally impaired; or takes medications that cause weakness or dizziness. Hip fractures are a common and serious problem for the elderly, for whom a simple fall in the home may be enough to break the bone.
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Redwood Orthopaedic Surgery Associates proudly provides patients from Santa Rosa, CA and surrounding areas with hip fracture treatment. Contact us at (707) 544-3400 or fill out a Contact Form here.
