KnowraHip fractureLinked fromLinked fromThe 4 pages that link to Hip fracture, each with the reason it gives.All 4Broader topic 2Related 2OsteoporosisBroader topic: Osteoporosis makes this injury more likely, and it can lead to loss of independence.Falls in older adultsBroader topic: A fall is a common cause of hip fracture in older adults.Avascular necrosisRelated: Some fractures disrupt vessels supplying the femoral head and lead to post-traumatic necrosis.Hip jointRelated: Fractures near the joint can disrupt mobility and blood supply to the femoral head.