This is when you have a break in the top quarter of your thighbone, aka the femur. It can damage surrounding muscles, ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, and nerves. If they’re not treated right away, a hip fracture could make it harder for you to get around for long stretches of time. When that happens, it could make you more likely to have:
Blood clots in your legs or lungs
Bedsores
Urinary tract infection
Pneumonia
Loss of muscle mass, which can lead to more falls and injuries.