Broken Hip in Older Adults
A fracture in the upper portion of the femur at the point where the it joins the pelvic bone.
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Breaking a Hip Elevates Risk of Death in Elderly Women
Older women who break a hip maybe five times more likely to die within a year than their healthy-hipped peers. The risk lies in the forced immobility caused by a hip fracture.
2 CommentsDo All Seniors Need Rehabilitation After a Hip Injury?
A broken hip, hip injury or hip replacement in the elderly can be very painful and problematic. Both occupational therapy and physical therapy services will likely be necessary to reduce pain, maximize mobility and improve quality of life.
1 CommentQuestions and Answers About Hip Replacement Surgery and Recovery
Frequently asked questions about hip replacement, also known as arthroplasty. Learn what caregivers can expect; Who should have hip replacement? How long is hospitalization? What about recovery time?
3 CommentsHip Replacement Surgery: How to Prepare and What to Expect
Learn what hip replacement surgery involves and what you can do to aid in hip replacement recovery and rehabilitation.
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Broken Hip Questions
My mother was injured. I believe she broke her neck femur, the seat belt when the InnoVage bus goes so fast over bumps.
5 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered May 6, 2024Is there a pain injection available for a 95-year-old with a broken hip when surgery is not an option? Will she ever heal?
6 AnswersMidwestOT Answered Apr 19, 2024How devastating can a hip fracture be?
11 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Apr 13, 202499-year-old mom with dementia broke her hip. Opinions?
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Mom Falls and Breaks OTHER hip!
11 Commentswearynow Commented May 2021Finally broke down and cried yesterday
6 Commentslealonnie1 Commented Jan 2021Don’t know how to feel...
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