Most hip fractures result from low-energy falls in elderly patients who have weakened or osteoporotic bone. In these patients, even a simple twisting or tripping injury may lead to a fracture.
Hip Fracture Surgeries
Hip Fractures
Most hip fractures results from low-energy falls in elderly patients who have weakened or osteoporotic bone. In these patients, even a simple twisting or tripping injury may lead to a fracture.
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What are the causes for Hip fractures?
There are three common reasons
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1. Low-Energy fall
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2. Stress Fractures
In some cases, the bone may be so weak that the fracture occurs spontaneously while someone is walking or standing.
Stress fractures or fractures from repeated impact may also occur in the femoral neck. These fractures are often seen in long distance runners, particularly military recruits in basic training. When stress fractures occur in the subtrochanteric region of the hip, they are usually associated with prolonged use of certain osteoporosis medications.
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3. High energy Trauma
High energy trauma like road traffic accidents can cuase fractures of the femoral head and neck.These types of fractures may be associated with dislocation of the hip joint.
How do you know you got a Hip fracture?
- Elderly person Sustained a trivial trauma at homeor Younger individual sustained high intensity road traffic accident
- Typically, a hip fracture is acutely painful.
- The pain is usually localized to the groin and the upper part of the thigh.
- You will not be able to stand, bear weight
- Your leg will be rotated to one side not able to make it straight
- You also notice that your leg looks shortened compare to normal side
Surgeon Consultation
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What you are supposed to do if you got above symptoms?
Call eazy surgery for medical help we recommend you to travel in an ambulance to come to us.Soon you arrivedour team of doctors examine thoroughly and diagnose the fracture clinically.
We will ask to get a x-ray of the hip joint to confirm the fracture. Sometime We may ask for CT scan or MRI scan when x-ray is not sufficient to diagnose.
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What next after you have been diagnosed?
Once you have been diagnosed to have Hip fracture,You need to understand the treatment options available- non surgical and surgical treatment and its pros and cons.weat eazy surgery recommend you to undergo surgery for Hip fractures to have better outcome and quality of life.
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How soon should you get the surgery done?
When the surgery is delayed due to any reasons it will lead to risk of developing complications such as Bed sores,bloodclots,lung infections and makes it difficult to walk post surgery and prolonged recovery period
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How do we proceed ?
Soon you gets admitted ,we run pre operative tests which includes blood tests,ECG,ECHOetc.We optimize your pre existing medical conditions first,take opinion of Physician and cardiologist.Pulmonologist and neurologist too if required and then proceed for the surgery only after we are sure of your fitness.
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Surgical Procedure-What we do
Hip fracture surgeries are always done under anesthesia .Usually spinal anesthesia which numbs only your lower limbs is used and you will be awake during the procedure.
We followamerican guidelines for the treatment and Depending on the site of the fracture we decide whether to join your bones using Nail or plate and screws,or replacing the broken bone with the prosthesis.
Risks and complications
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Nerve injury
- Refracture due to poor bone quality
Is the hip fracture surgery a day care procedure?
Hip fracture surgery is a major surgery,still we can do it as a day care procedure but we recommend you to stay in the hospital for at least 48hours after the surgery for better care.
Care at Home
Before Leaving Hospital
Talk with your surgeon about any precautions you may have after surgery.
Make sure you have a follow-up appointment scheduled with your surgeon 10 to 14 days after your surgery.
Upto 3 weeks after surgery
Your surgeon and physical therapist will talk with you about your home exercise program. Follow any instructions he or she gives you. This will have a big impact on your recovery.
Swelling after surgery is common. You may experience the most swelling 7 to 10 days after surgery. Raise (elevate) your leg above the level of your heart by placing a pillow under your calf or ankle, not your knee. Apply ice for 20 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day to help reduce swelling. Call your surgeon right away if you have an increase in calf pain.
You will likely have a decrease in energy after surgery. Make sure to balance your activity with rest and continue with your home exercise program.
You will have some pain, discomfort and stiffness after surgery. It is important to create a pain plan to follow at home. Follow your surgeon’s instructions for pain medicine.
You may not feel like eating for the first few weeks after surgery. However, good nutrition is essential for your recovery. Try to resume eating healthful meals and snacks as soon as you are able. Make sure to drink six to eight 8-ounce glasses of liquids each day and include protein (meat, poultry, fish, beans, nuts and seeds) in your meals and snacks to help your body heal.
You may have constipation. This can be caused by taking pain medicine. Talk with your surgeon about ways to manage constipation.
You may feel some numbness in the skin around your incision. This should get better over time.
3 to 6 weeks after surgery
Continue with your home exercise program. This will have a big impact on your recovery.
You may continue to have pain, discomfort, stiffness and swelling. This is common and should get better over time. Continue treating with elevation, ice and other non-medicine ways to treat pain. (Most people are off pain medicine unless they were already taking pain medicine before surgery.) If you feel new pain or your pain gets worse, call your surgeon right away.
10 - 12 weeks after surgery
You should be able to resume most of your regular activities if your surgeon says it is OK. Some activities such as jogging, jumping and aerobics put a lot of strain or pressure on your new joint and should be avoided. Check with your surgeon before starting any new activities.
3 to 6 months after surgery
Ask your surgeon when it is OK to resume having routine dental appointments or any dental work done.
Your surgeon may want you to schedule an appointment 6 months after surgery to talk about your recovery and do an X-ray if needed.
6 months to 1 year after surgery
Most of your pain should be gone 1 year after surgery. However, you may still have some swelling in your lower leg and foot, and discomfort going up and down stairs or sitting in one position for too long. It is important to be physically active and maintain a healthy weight for the best recovery.
You may resume playing low-intensity activities such as volleyball or softball. Do not do high-intensity activities such as soccer, tennis or basketball.
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Specialist in Joint Replacement & Arthroscopy, Senior Consultant Ortho Surgeon.
Dr.Mithun N Oswal
MBBS, MS Ortho
Fellowship in Joint Replacement and Arthroscopy
Specialist in sports medicine and joint replacement surgery
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Dr.Ananda Rao
MBBS, MS Ortho
Fellowship in Joint replacement and Arthroscopy
Specialist in sports medicine and joint replacement surgery
Specialist in complex trauma surgery
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Dr. Himanshu Singh
MBBS, D ortho, DNB ortho
Fellowship in Arthroscopy, Joint replacement, Trauma & Ilizarov Limb Reconstruction
Fellowship in spine surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions?
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How serious is a hip fracture?
A hip fracture is a serious injury, with complications that can be life-threatening. The risk of hip fracture rises with age. Risk increases because bones tend to weaken with age (osteoporosis).
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How long does it take for a fractured hip to heal?
Most people are able to return to work 4 weeks to 4 months after surgery. But it may take 6 months to 1 year for you to fully recover. Some people, especially older people, are never able to move quite as well as they used to. You heal best when you take good care of yourself.
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Do most hip fractures need surgery?
Most hip fractures require surgical treatment within 1 to 2 days of injury. Only a very small group of nondisplaced fractures in healthy patients can be treated without surgery, while a separate small group of patients may be too sick to safely have surgery.
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How long does it take to walk normally after hip fracture?
It may take 6 months to 1 year for you to fully recover. Some people, especially older people, are never able to move as well as they used to. You will slowly return to most of your activities. You may be able to walk on your own in 4 to 6 weeks.
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How long does the pain last after a knee replacement
Initial pain, inflammation and swelling after hip replacement typically resolves within 2 to 4 weeks. However, patients might experience mild pain, swelling or discomfort for about 2 months. Rest assured, the pain is not severe and can be easily managed with painkillers.