Hip fractures are one of the most common injuries in older adults and usually occur after a fall or other physical trauma. Getting care immediately is important and often requires surgery within 36 hours to relieve pain, restore stability and have the best chance of a good recovery. “The pain from a hip fracture can be extreme and may be located in the groin, buttocks or hip,” says Cleveland Clinic orthopedic trauma surgeon Heather Vallier, MD. “There may be difficulty moving or rotating the hip or leg. Generally, it won’t get better with time.”
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