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What is the pathophysiology of a hip fracture?
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Too much stress: All fractures occur when more stress is applied to the bone then the bone can tolerate.
Answered 5/26/2016
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Usually a fall ...: Hip fractures are typically the consequence of falls; abnormal or excessive force causing a break in the bone. Risk of falls is higher in the elderly, particularly >75 with visual impairment, cognitive impairment, multiple medications, physical frailty. Risk of fracture is higher in those with reduced Bone Mineral Density; smokers, low BMI, low Vitamin D. See ... patient.info/health/hip-fractur
Answered 9/28/2016
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