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Do broken femurs make you need hip replacement surgery?

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Dr. Michael Patney answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Sometimes: A replacement is used when the upper portion of the femur is broken and out of place and usually reserved for older patients. Most younger patients would have the fracture fixed and watch it for late complications like arthritis or collapse.

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Answered 4/1/2019

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