A hip fracture is a break in the upper portion of the femur (thighbone). Most hip fractures occur in elderly patients whose bones have become weakened by osteoporosis. When a fracture occurs in a younger patient, it is usually the result of a high-energy event, such as a fall from a ladder.
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