What is broken hip (left)?
A hip fracture is a break in the upper quarter of the femur (thigh) bone. The extent of the break depends on the forces that are involved. The type of surgery used to treat a hip fracture is primarily based on the bones and soft tissues affected or on the level of the fracture.
How do members experience broken hip (left)?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with broken hip (left)*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for broken hip (left)*
*Data from patients with broken hip (left), who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with broken hip (left)*
*Data from patients with broken hip (left), who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has broken hip (left) on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 12 | |
| 60s | 27 | |
| 70+ | 34 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 30 | |
| Female | 63 |