Hip Fracture

Panelists

Lisa Harris, MD

Alice Fishbeck

Thomas Green, MD

Carol Levine

Daniel Ari Mendelson, MS, MD

Topics:

Aging, Bone Health

Transcript:

Hip Fracture (transcript)

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls or sports injuries. Another cause is osteoporosis, which causes weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone. (Source: MedlinePlus)

A hip fracture caused by a fall is a great fear and a reality for our aging population. Getting treatment and proper rehabilitation is key to getting mobility and independence back after a fall.

To learn more about hip injuries and disorders from MedlinePlus, click here.

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Conduct an off-site search for Hip Fracture from MedlinePlus. These up-to-date search results are based on search terms specific to Second Opinion Key Points.

Hip Injuries and Disorders main page – all aspects. Includes diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, specific conditions, health check tools, related issues, etc.

Fractures main page – all aspects. Includes overviews, latest news, related issues, tutorials, videos, etc.

Rehabilitation main page – all aspects. Includes overviews, latest news, seniors, financial issues, etc.

Falls main page – all aspects. Includes prevention/screening. Seniors, tutorials, etc.

Resources

There are a very large number of organizations dedicated to helping people with hip fractures and their families and friends. This is only a partial list.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention	For over 60 years, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons	Founded in 1933, the Academy is the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world.
The Mayo Clinic	Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical practice dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of virtually every type of complex illness.

Episode number:

608

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