When to seek medical advice

- You're unable to bear weight
- Your hip made a popping sound
- Your hip became visibly deformed after a fall
- Your hip is more painful the day after a fall
- You're experiencing intense pain or sudden swelling
- You have osteoporosis and have injured your hip
Seek medical care immediately if:
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