Hip fractures are one of the most common types of bone fractures, a hip fracture is the most common reason why people require surgery for a fracture older than 65 years. Unfortunately, this difficult problem generally affects the most vulnerable and
Introduction The hip or coxofemoral joint relates the coxal bone (pelvis) to the femur (thigh), thus joining the trunk with the lower limb. Hips are ball joints is classified as ball and socket of diartrosis type, characterized in that the two articular surfaces involved are spherical or nearly spherical,
Orthopaedics is the medical specialty that focuses on diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system in the human body. This complex system includes joints, bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles and nerves that allow one to move, work and be active. An orthopaedic surgeon