Breakage of the femur bone near the hip.
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Subtrochanteric Hip Fracture
This type of fracture occurs at the top of the femur, just below the femoral neck. Treatment usually requires surgery to replace the fractured part of the bone.
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A hip fracture is a break that occurs near the hip in the upper part of the femur (thigh bone). The fracture can occur in the femoral neck, between the greater and lesser trochanters, or below the lesser trochanter. A subtrochanteric hip fracture is a break between the lesser trochanter and the area approximately 5 centimeters below it. The fracture is classified into types based on its location.