Hip Fractures

Description: Hip Fractures (Nursing Center CE) Fractures within the hip joint area are one of the most frequently seen injuries in hospital patients, and these injuries are on the rise. The general life expectancy of the world population has and will continue to increase. Of all the patients sustaining hip fractures, 97% are over 50 years of age and the remaining 3% are under the age of 50. In the 3% of patients under age 50, most fractures occur as the result of high energy trauma, such as aggressive sports, industrial injuries, or motor vehicle collisions