Hip fractures is a serious injury for the elderly. It is often caused by a slight fall. The older is the age, the higher is the chance of getting hip fracture. Hip fracture almost always requires surgery to repair or replace the hip. Then you take several months of physical therapy after surgery. How to prevent hip fractures in the elderly? The first is to avoid osteoporosis. The second is to reduce the risk of falling.
How is Hip fracture treated in practice?