Minneapolis Hip Fracture Attorney
A hip fracture is a break in the upper extremity of the femur bone and can have life-threatening complications. Hip fractures most frequently occur in high impact car accidents, truck accidents, or high-velocity falls. To discuss your options with an experienced Minneapolis Hip Fracture Attorney, contact Terry, Slane & Ruohonen at 612-362-0000.
Hip Fracture
The hip is a ball and socket joint that allows the upper leg to bend and rotate at the pelvis. A hip fracture is a complex orthopedic injury and surgery should be performed within a week of the injury by an experienced orthopedic surgeon to ensure the best fracture alignment with the fewest complications. During surgery, the fragments are cleaned, realigned, and then stabilized with plates and screws.
Types of Hip Fractures
About 90% of all hip fractures fall into one of the following 2 categories:
- Femoral neck fractures occur 1-2 inches from the hip joint. This type of fracture has a higher incidence of avascular necrosis because the break cuts off the blood supply to the head of the femur.
- Intertrochanteric hip fractures occur 3-4 inches from the hip joint. It does not interrupt the blood supply to the bone.
Hip Fracture Complications
Hip fractures can have serious complications, including:
- nerve injury
- infection
- deep vein blood clots
- pneumonia
- nonunion
- malunion
- avascular necrosis (bone death)
- chondrolysis (destruction of articular cartilage)
- osteoarthritis
Following a severe hip injury or a poor surgical outcome, Hip Replacement Surgery may be necessary.
Minneapolis Hip Fracture Lawyer
If you have sustained a hip fracture due to the negligence of another, you may be able to receive compensation for medical expenses, physical therapy expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We will do the paperwork, negotiate with the insurance companies, and file your claim. Call 612-362-0000 or submit our contact form.
