The Duomo is also open for Mass on Christmas Day, with a ceremony featuring Gregorian chants. Keep in mind that, outside of the hours when Mass is being held, Florenceâs churches are mainly closed on Christmas Day.aking in midnight Mass at Florenceâs Duomo. For a truly Florentine Christmas experience, head to the Duomo for midnight Mass in Italian on Christmas Eve! As entrance to the mass is on a first-come, first-served basis, we recommend arriving before 10:30pm to ensure a spot.
The hip region is located lateral and anterior to the gluteal region (i.e., the buttock), inferior to the iliac crest, and overlying the greater trochanter of the femur, or thigh bone. In adults, three of the bones of the pelvis have fused into the hip bone or acetabulum which forms part of the hip region.
Fractures in these locations, while painful, generally do not require surgery. Usually, within 24-48 hours, patients are encouraged to be up and walking. Often, a walker is used for stability, until pain has diminished. Acetabulum: Acetabulum fractures, or fracture of the âsocketâ of the hip are more problematic. The integrity of this socket is what keeps the ball of the femur in place. Breaks in this area, depending upon location and severity, may require surgery to stabilize the joint.