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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has several outpatient and urgent care centers throughout South Florida, including on-demand, virtual care.
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Also known as: broken hip.
A hip fracture refers to a break in the thigh bone, or femur, close to where it enters the hip socket (acetabulum). The fracture can vary in severity, typically depending on how the injury occurred.
Automobile accidents and falls from heights are the most common causes of hip fractures. They also occasionally occur during collisions or falls while playing sports.
Pain and discomfort, particularly when trying to move the hip, occur with hip fractures. The leg may also be difficult to move or appear shorter than the other leg.
Almost all hip fractures require surgical treatment that includes placement of metal plates and/or screws. In rare cases, bed rest and restricted movement can be sufficient for the fracture to heal.
Reviewed by: Kevin S Horowitz, MD
This page was last updated on: August 19, 2020 01:05 PM
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The hip joint is comprised of the head of the thighbone (femur) being positioned in a socket in the pelvis (acetabulum). When an accident or injury forces the thighbone out of the hip socket, this is known as a hip dislocation.
A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon. A sprain is an injury to a ligament. When these injuries occur around the hip, they’re known as hip strains and hip sprains. Most injuries around the hip are strains. Hip sprains are extremely rare.
A surgical hip dislocation is a controlled, and safe, method of surgically removing the hip from it’s socket (acetabulum). This allows access to the hip joint to treat a variety of hip problems.