Femoral Nail
Intertrochanteric fractures fixed with intramedullary nail — allowing immediate weight-bearing.
Trauma
Hip Fracture — Urgent Surgical Treatment in Ronceverte
Hip fractures in the elderly are a medical emergency — requiring urgent surgical stabilization to reduce mortality, restore mobility, and prevent complications.
Request an Appointment →Common Signs & Symptoms
- !Sudden hip or groin pain after fall
- !Inability to walk or bear weight
- !Shortened, externally rotated leg
- !Pain with any leg movement
What Causes This?
- •Low-energy fall in osteoporotic bone
- •High-energy trauma in younger patients
- •Pathologic fracture through metastatic lesion
24–48 hrs
Optimal surgery timing
4–8 wks
Return to walking
Treatment Approaches
Hemiarthroplasty
Displaced femoral neck fractures treated with prosthetic femoral head replacement.
Total Hip Arthroplasty
For active patients with femoral neck fractures and pre-existing hip arthritis.
Frequently Asked Questions
How urgent is hip fracture surgery?▾
Most hip fractures should be repaired within 24–48 hours of injury — delays increase mortality and complication risk significantly.
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