Kyle, a 70-year-old male patient has a fracture of his right hip from a motor vehicle accident. The orthopedic surgeon decides to perform surgery to correct the fracture to prevent complications and to allow early rehabilitation. The type of surgery and stabilization he will use is which of the following? Refer to the figure.

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The most appropriate surgical treatment for a fractured hip is open reduction with internal fixation, where the fracture is reduced and stabilized using screws, plates, or other devices. External fixation is not typically used for hip fractures, total hip arthroplasty may be necessary if the fracture is severe, and hip arthroscopy is not indicated for a hip fracture.

Kyle, a 70-Year-Old Male Patient Has a Fracture of His