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Do you always have to have surgery for a hip fracture?
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No: Most of the time it is advised but it depends on the individual clinical setting.
Answered 4/6/2018
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Usually yes: Most hip fractures are treated with surgery to allow the patient to mobilize sooner.
Answered 4/6/2013
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