A bone fracture is a medical condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone. They are usually the result of high force trauma or stress to the bone such as in injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents. A fractured hip can also occur in seemingly low impact situations like falling from standing, this may indicate an underlying osteoporosis, or bone disease A fractured hip presents very similarly to a dislocated hip, but has a poorer prognosis if treatment is delayed.