Elderly people are obviously more susceptible to broken bones, why is it specifically a broken hip bone that is such a death knell?
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A fractured hip means possible surgery, as well as prolonged time where you are unable to ambulate or are bed bound. The surgery and potential for infection are one danger, but losing your ability to ambulate is very bad as it can be hard to get back to where you were, and can lead to things like pressure sores, increased risk of pneumonia, blood clots, etc. The older you are the longer the process takes to recover, the less reserves you have, and the higher the risks for complication.
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