The phrase "broken hip" refers to a medical condition where the upper part of the thigh bone, called the hip bone, cracks or fractures. Full definition
She was brought in as a stray after being hit by a car and breaking her hip in 2 places! (wagspetadoption.org)
Vitamin D is important in helping calcium get to our bones, and so reducing the risk from falls as well as the chance of broken hips. (ahealthblog.com)
A quarter of older adults who break their hip die within a year. (newscientist.com)