Hip pain and fractures
Hip fractures can cause severe debilitation for a man or women leading to extreme hip pain and dependence. It is extremely common among postmenopausal women prone to osteoporosis due to low bone mineral density. The one-year mortality after a hip fracture is 12 to 24%.
Most common hip fractures are of the proximal femur. About 50 percent of hip fractures are trochanteric and the others are femoral neck fractures. Due to low bone mineral density, even a minor fall lead to fracture, most commonly trochanteric fracture. Falls to the side has higher probability of causing hip fracture than forward falls.
If you are feeling any kind of pain in the hip after minor trauma or fall, visit your doctor immediately before things get worse. Most hip fractures are treated surgically with hip replacement method.