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Surgery for hip fracture

Virtually all hip fractures will require operative fixation; the type of surgery depends on the type of fracture (see Hip fracture). The various options are shown below.

Intracapsular fracture

Screw fixation: Suitable for minimally displaced fractures, particularly in younger patients	Hemiarthroplasty: Only the ball is replaced. Suitable for elderly patients	Total hip replacement: The entire hip is replaced. Suitable for high demand patients

Intertrochanteric fracture
 

Pin and plate fixation	Nail fixation

Young, mobile patients will normally make a full recovery following a hip fracture; a minority however will have complications and may develop arthritis in their hip. This may necessitate a hip replacement at a later date.

Recovery in elderly patients is more problematic. Mobility is very often permanently reduced and serious life-threatening complications are not uncommon.