What kind of pain results from a broken hip?

Pain resulting from a broken hip or as is called (fractured femoral neck bone) is both acute and chronic. A broken hip typically requires surgery involving plates, screws and casts, all of which are associated with a lengthy, often painful recovery time. Physical therapy will or may be prescribed to help with broken hips cope with physical and emotional pain. Death is a common occurrence in individuals who suffer a broken hip. AAOS estimated that 24% of individuals over the age of 50 who broke their hip, die within the following 12 months due to circulatory complications occurred mostly by blood clots.

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