Visit an inpatient orthopaedic unit. How many patients with hip fractures are admitted? What is the ratio of patients with hip fracture to other types of patients with orthopedic problems? Describe...

Visit an inpatient orthopaedic unit. How many patients with hip fractures are admitted? What is the ratio of patients with hip fracture to other types of patients with orthopedic problems? Describe the type of hip fractures seen and the surgeries used to fixate the fractures. Does the surgeon give a rationale for the type of surgery chosen? If not, list why you think that particular surgical treatment was chosen. Which surgical procedures require that the patient follow hip precautions?