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EPISODE 75: After the Fall: Understanding Hip Fractures and Recovery with Dr. Jaimo Ahn
Dr. Jaimo Ahn
On this episode of Bone Talk, Claire Gill sits down with Dr. Jaimo Ahn, an orthopedic trauma surgeon specializing in hip, pelvic, and complex fracture care, to discuss why hip fractures are far more serious than many people realize—and what patients and families need to know immediately after a fall.Dr. Ahn explains that hip fractures are rarely “just a broken bone.” Aging naturally weakens bone over time, and subtle changes in balance or walking are often early warning signs that someone is at high risk. A single fall can instantly change a person’s life, and even with successful surgery, nearly half of patients never fully reg