The hip joint is composed of the femoral head (ball) and acetabulum (socket). Fractures of the upper end of the femur (thigh bone) and the surrounding area are generally called hip fractures.
As we age, the spongy bone around the femoral head becomes hollow and fragile due to osteoporosis. This is why hip fractures are common in elderly and female patients.
Surgery should be performed as soon as possible. Every moment a hip fracture patient remains immobile increases the risk of embolism, pressure sores, and lung and urinary tract infections.
The patient begins in-bed movements and mobilization on the first day after surgery. It is vitally important for the patient to begin walking within the first month.