Hip Fracture Dangers and Mortality Rates

Hip Fracture Dangers and Mortality Rates

Source: Verywell Health

A broken bone may not sound serious, but if you are an older man or woman, a hip fracture can be the start of many severe health problems. How dangerous is a broken hip in an older person, and what is the mortality rate after a hip fracture?

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  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • The American Orthopedic Association