hip fracture
a hip fracture is a break in the upper part of the thigh bone (femur) where the thigh bone joins the pelvis to form the hip joint. most hip fractures occur in the area just below the ball of the femur (femoral neck region) and the area just below this (intertrochanteric region). a hip fracture almost always completely breaks the bone. a partial break in the bone (hairline fracture) may occur. but a partial break is not as common and may not show up on an x-ray.
current as of: july 17, 2023
author: healthwise staff
clinical review board
all healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
