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Why is Joe Paterno coaching from the booth?
He has a fractured hip
Have you fractured your hip?
Nope. =] At least, not yet... o.o
What is a hip fractured caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis?
Osteoporotic hip fracture
What bone is fractured when you have a fractured hip?
A hip fracture generally refers to the fracture of the head or neck of the femur (thigh) bone. There are several different areas that can suffer a fracture and still be called a hip fracture. For example, a fracture to the greater or lesser trochanters of the femur are also commonly called hip fractures by the general public.
How much blood is lost in a HIP fracture?
A fractured humorous can bleed out up to 800mL
What is the name given to hip replacement surgery?
The operation itself is called hip arthroplasty .
Why isn't Joe Paterno on the sidelines?
He had fractured his hip in the preseason. After the Big 10 championship game he had hip replacement surgery. He will return to the sidelines for the Rose Bowl game against USC.
What type of splint uses the casualty's body?
When someone has fractured a rib or a hip, roll them into the recovery position on the fractured side. This will push the broken bones back into place. Also, if a femur has been fractured, the legs are generally bound from the feet up. I hope this helps :D
How long did it take for Leonardo DiCaprio to recover from his fractured nose?
It took him 3 months for his fractured nose to heal completely.
What are the ratings and certificates for Waiting for God - 1990 The Hip Operation 2-6?
Waiting for God - 1990 The Hip Operation 2-6 is rated/received certificates of: UK:PG (video rating) (2006)
Why do doctors want to wait as long as possible to perform a hip replacement?
Hip replacements are big operations and they don't last forever, they are after al a mechanical spare part. therefore the longer you wait to do this operation the longer it is until you need to have it done again.
Is an osteoporotic hip fracture a type of pathologic fracture?
Yes, an osteoporotic hip fracture is, by definition, a type of pathologic fracture. It occurs in both sexes and is too often the first symptom of osteoporosis, especially in men, as they are underdiagnosed and undertreated. The stock phrase "fell and broke her hip" is often true in reverse - her hip fractured, causing the fall.
