Hip fractures occur when a trauma or fall causes a hairline break in the upper quarter of the thighbone. Learn about symptoms and treatment, especially in the elderly.
There are two types of hip fracture, both treated by orthopedic specialists: geriatric hip fracture and traumatic hip fracture.
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a type of blood cancer in which large numbers of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, are produced.
Age and lifestyle can lower bone density and increase risk for conditions such as osteoporosis (dangerously low bone density).
A stress fracture is a tiny crack in a bone that most commonly occurs in the legs and feet. Most stress fractures are caused by over-training.
A minimally invasive surgical technique used to diagnose and treat a range of hip injuries and disorders.
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