<p><b>INTRODUCTION:</b> The population around the world is aging. With this, there will be an increased incidence of fractures due to osteoporosis of the hip and this will be a serious global health problem. A World Health Organization (WHO) estimate suggests that the incidence of hip osteoporotic fractures worldwide will triple by 2050.<br> <b>OBJECTIVE:</b> To present, through a literature review, the main re...