A hip fracture occurs when the UQ (upper quadrant) of a femur bone endures a break. To cause a fracture, one must fall or have a direct blow to the side of the hip. Many medical conditions such as osteoporosis, or cancer can affect the bone so much so that the bone weakens from loss of tissue making bones fragile enough to break even from standing and twisting. However, a hip dislocation occurs when the femur bone is forced out of the ball and socket joint. To dislocate a hip a fall from extreme heights may occur. The most common causes of hip dislocation include vehicle collisions.
The signs and symptoms of a hip fracture may include: the inability to move after falling, bruising, swelling, abnormality in walking, and visible deformity of
The signs and symptoms of a hip fracture may include: the inability to move after falling, bruising, swelling, abnormality in walking, and visible deformity of