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Question 7#

Which of the following is associated with hip fracture? 

A. More common in men than women
B. Mortality rate in first year after hip fracture is 25%
C. Usually managed nonoperatively
D. Traction with bed rest rather than early mobilization is the chief therapeutic goal

Correct Answer is B

Comment:

Hip fractures are an extremely common injury seen in orthopedics and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. They most often occur in elderly patients after ground level falls, are much more common in women than men, and occur more commonly in patients with osteoporosis. Patients who suffer hip fractures are at increased risk for many complications, including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, deconditioning, pressure sores, and even death, as the mortality rate in the first year following a hip fracture is around 25%. One of the most important reasons for performing surgery is to prevent these complications, and getting patients out of bed and walking as soon as possible diminishes their risk. Therefore, surgery is almost always the treatment of choice for hip fractures.