mmer Session II1 2018) Discussions> Chapter 8 discussion This is a graded discus

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mmer Session II1 2018) Discussions> Chapter 8 discussion This is a graded discussion: 100 points possible due Aug 3 Chapter 8 discussion Mary's grandmother slipped on a scatter rug and fell heavily to the floor. Her left lower limb was laterally rotated and noticeably shorter than her right, and when she attempted to get up, she winced with pain. Mary surmised that her grandmother might have fractured her hip," which later proved to be true. What bone was probably fractured and at what site? Why is a fractured hip" a common type of fracture in the elderly? Search entries or author Unread Reply Replies are only visible to those who have posted at least one reply.

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The fracture is probably in the upper quarter of the femur bone or thigh bone.

Since with increase in age, most people tend to be affected by Osteoporosis due to calcium deficiency, this could be a possible reason for weakening of the bone.

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