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Maryann Gromisch RN
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Treatment

The goal is to get you back on your feet again as quickly as possible while your broken bone heals. For older patients, staying in bed for even several days may lead to serious complications.

Treatment includes:

Prompt Emergency Treatment

  • Taking all weight off the injured leg and immobilizing the fracture
  • Checking vital signs such as blood pressure
  • Treating problems such as internal blood loss
  • Pain control with pain killers and other drugs

Surgery

Surgery is performed to set the broken bone and hold it in the correct position. This may involve:

  • Inserting a surgical plate and screws at the fracture site
  • Replacing the hip with a metal implant (prosthesis), which has a ball that fits into the hip socket and an attached stem which goes into the thigh bone to hold the implant in place

Physical Assistance

  • Exercises or therapy to help you return to your normal level of activity
  • A cane or walker as advised by your doctor
  • Aid with activities of daily living until you can return to normal activity

If you are diagnosed with a hip fracture, follow your doctor's instructions .

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.

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