Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 10, 2026 | Personal Injury
Hip fractures can be catastrophic injuries that leave you with severe pain, mobility issues, and the need to receive a significant amount of medical care. If another party was responsible for the incident that led to the fracture, you may be entitled to start a personal injury claim to obtain compensation. It is helpful to learn more about hip fractures and their treatment when dealing with the aftermath of these serious injuries.
Femoral Neck Fracture
One type of hip fracture is called a femoral neck fracture. This type occurs just below the ball of the joint, in the upper part of the femur. It can be a risky break because it could cut off blood flow to the entire bone, resulting in bone death.
With this type of injury, you can experience pain in the groin, knee, or hip and be unable to bear any weight or raise the affected leg. The leg might even look shorter than the other leg.
Slip and fall accidents and car crashes are common causes of these hip fractures. To treat a femoral neck fracture, you may have to receive internal fixation, which involves using metal screws or pins to hold the bone together while it heals. This treatment may be most appropriate for stable and non-displaced breaks. In more severe cases, a partial hip replacement could be needed.
Intertrochanteric Fracture
An intertrochanteric fracture occurs just below the femoral neck, in the area between the smaller and larger bumps of bone. Unlike femoral neck fractures, there is less risk of losing blood flow to the rest of the bone.
With this type of break, you can experience sharp pain and swelling around the upper thigh. The impacted leg will look shorter than the other one and could turn outwards.
Low-energy falls typically cause these injuries, especially in older people. In young people, speeding accidents are the most common cause of intertrochanteric fractures.
Treating an intertrochanteric fracture will typically mean surgery via open reduction and internal fixation. You will need to receive physical therapy to get mobility back after this type of fracture.
Subtrochanteric Fracture
A subtrochanteric fracture occurs right below the lesser trochanter, in the upper shaft of the thigh bone. This is one of the most difficult hip fractures to heal because the nearby muscles pull on the affected area. It’s a high-stress area, which makes treatment and healing complex.
This fracture can cause serious pain in the groin and upper outer thigh. You might notice a shortening of the affected leg, as well as an inability to stand or place weight on that limb. The foot and knee could also turn inward or outward.
Car crashes are the most frequent cause of these fractures in younger people, and falls are the most common cause in seniors. People who have a history of using osteoporosis medications such as bisphosphonates or denosumab could be more prone to suffering atypical femoral fractures.
For the majority of patients with these injuries, surgery will be the approved treatment. Physical therapy will be essential for getting mobility back.
Contact the NYC Personal Injury Lawyers at Rosenbaum Meier Personal Injury Lawyers for a Free Consultation
If you have suffered a hip fracture as a result of another party’s misconduct, filing a personal injury claim could allow you to recover your losses. These claims are never as simple as they may appear, however, so you should not attempt to handle them without legal representation. You could end up walking away with a much smaller settlement than you need or no settlement at all.
With lawyers by your side, you may be able to receive compensation to address your medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional and physical distress. Contact Rosenbaum Meier Personal Injury Lawyers for a free consultation with an NYC personal injury lawyer.
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