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Why are hip fractures in seniors so frequently deadly?

Asked by 2davidc8 (10189points) October 19th, 2017

I mean, I know of older people who get hip replacements and they seem to do fine. I know an older lady who’s had both hips AND both knees replaced, and these have not deterred her from going backpacking in the mountains of Argentina!
Yet, a surprisingly high percentage of hip fractures are said to lead to death in seniors.
So, what’s so different about recovery from a hip fracture vs. recovery from a hip replacement operation?

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