What Are the Treatments for a Hip Fracture?
Hip fractures are very serious orthopedic injuries, especially in the elderly. They can lead to higher mortality rates in this age group, and can require lengthy and costly hospitalization and rehabilitation. There are several different types of hip fractures, and the treatment for most of them is surgical in nature. Because of the age group these injuries routinely affect, early stabilization of the fracture, followed by early rehabilitation can help restore a more functional activity level and also help reduce post-fracture complications.
