What can be done to preserve hip function after a fracture?
Nothing is as good as the natural hip. Hence, in cases with small displacement type fractures and in younger individuals, the treatment options are designed to preserve the natural head. Once the fracture heals successfully, the hip function returns to near normal. On the other hand, if the fracture treatment is unlikely to have a high success rate, replacement of the hip (either half or full) preserves the hip function.
