Medical articles of Hip fracture

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07/01/2021
Professor Xavier Griffin
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Preventing hip fractures in the elderly
Hip fractures from falling over are quite a common occurrence among the elderly. Unfortunately, they can also be very dangerous and difficult to recover from. Professor Xavier Griffin, a top consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based in London, Oxford and Banbury, explains why employing prevention measures is so important and what you can do to fall-proof your home and improve your overall bone health.
18/06/2020
Mr Sudhir Rao
Knee and hip surgeon
Preventing snow sports injuries: 9 tips from an orthopaedic surgeon
Mr Sudhir Rao, an orthopaedic surgeon, provides you with his professional advice for minimising your risk of injury while enjoying snow sports. By being mindful of certain factors and taking a few actions, you can lessen the risk of needing a visit to an orthopaedic surgeon.
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15/05/2020
Professor David Reid
Rheumatologist
COVID-19 and osteoporosis: Continuing treatment from home and managing fracture pain
You can continue your osteoporosis treatment despite the closures of hospitals and clinics due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. This article clarifies how to continue your treatment – be it tablets, injections or infusions – and how to alleviate the pain of fractures, particularly spine fractures.
27/01/2020
Professor Ali Ghoz
Orthopaedic Surgeon
The ultimate guide to hip pain
Consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Professor Ali Ghoz offers us his ultimate guide to managing and treating hip pain both at home and with the help of a doctor. Read on to find out more.
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19/08/2019
Mr Alex Chipperfield
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Hip fractures: what can be done?
You may not often consider the importance of the hip. This joint supports our weight as we move, allowing us to walk or run. Hip fractures are not uncommon, nor should they be sniffed at. They can be very serious injuries with a lengthy recovery process. What can be done about them? Leading orthopaedic surgeon Mr Alex Chipperfield is here to explain.
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18/07/2019
Mr Nick de Roeck
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Who is most likely to suffer from a broken hip?
A broken hip is a very common injury in the UK, with more than 75,000 patients suffering from a broken hip every year. A broken hip is a term used to describe a fractured thigh bone (neck of the femur). Mr Nick de Roeck speaks more about who’s at a greater risk of a hip fracture and the course of action taken once a person breaks their hip.
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17/04/2019
Mr Rishi Chana
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Running: how to prevent hip stress fracture
If you train your body pretty hard and have developed hip or groin pain that hurts when lying down, you may have a hip stress fracture. Thankfully, orthopaedic surgeon Mr Rishi Chana is on hand to explain the treatment required and how it can be prevented in the future.
24/08/2017
Written by Top Doctors
How long can a hip replacement be expected to last in young patients?
Hip prostheses are somewhat complicated in young patients (under the age of 55), since their pace of life is not the same as that of adult patients. However, hip replacements can last longer when they are done on younger patients. Find out more here.