Health & Nutrition Facts for Bodybuilders

Hip fractures are like any other broken bone in the body, but they are also distinctive. Such injuries can result in the inability to walk and lead to major functional disruptions. Fractures of the hip occur often in the elderly, a population that is prone to these fractures. Such reasons make hip fractures a commonly discussed condition. The following is an overview of how these fractures occur and how they are managed. Relevant Anatomy of the Hip The hip joint consists of the femur, or thigh bone, and the pelvis. The head of the femur fits into the acetabulum, a round socket in the pelvis. The femoral head comes out of a narrow femoral neck, and below the neck are two bony prominences called the greater trochanter and lesser trochanter. These anatomic landmarks comprise the upper portion of the femur involved in hip fractures. The blood circulation to the upper femur is also noteworthy. Of three arteries that carry blood to this region, about 90% of circulation come...