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What are the best treatments for the fracture of the hip?
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Surgery: The treatment for a fractures hip is almost universally surgery. Even in the case of fractures that aren't displaced the recommendation is usually for surgical stabilization.
Answered 12/5/2014
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Surgery : Most hip fractures require surgery to stabilize the injury. Either internal fixation with plate/screws or rod device, or hip replacement. This depends on region of fracture & whether it is displaced or not. Very few exceptions.
Answered 9/28/2016
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