Question 1

can my limp affect back and hip injuries?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Limping can abnormally load one extremity or side of the body compared to normal ambulation. This can definitely exacerbate injuries or the back and hip.

Question 2

what kind of hip injuries from falling down on rug?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on a lot of factors, like age, how hard of a fall, etc., but most likely a hip contusion or bruising of the bone of the hip to the worse case scenario, a fracture.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: hip injuries?

Accepted Answer

Hip injuries: Trauma or damage to  joint which articulates  pelvis with the femur,

Question 4

does anyone know about hip injuries recovery time in elders?

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: It depends on the severity of the injury and the type. Fractures or broken bones take 8 to 12 weeks to heal in a healthy person. In someone elderly it may take longer. Soft tissue injuries or muscle pulls about the hip can also will take several months.

Question 5

what hip injuries can one get from falling off a horse?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on patient age, energy of the fall, and way you land. Older patients usually suffer hip fractures. Younger patients usually suffer soft tissue injury or if there is a fracture then it is usually below the joint in the femur.

Question 6

hip injuries from falling down on indoor-outdoor carpet?

Accepted Answer

Several: You could have a bruise or contusion, a fracture, or bursitis to name a few.

Question 7

what hip injuries could you get from falling off a horse?

Accepted Answer

Various: You can get a broken bone in the hip, a sprain or strain, a pulled muscle, a bruise, just sore, etc. You will be sore for a few days and worse the day or two after the injury. If you have excruciating or significantly worsening pain you need to be seen.

Question 8

what kind of hip injuries happen from falling down stairs?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the severity of the fall and age and health of the patient. Older patients more likely to suffer hip fractures. Younger patients less likely to break their hips. Other injuries are soft tissue or injuries to where the muscle attaches to the hip.

Question 9

what kind of hip injuries are common from falling down stairs?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the height of the fall, the age/health of the patient, and body part that you land on. Head injuries and ankle/knee injuries common in younger patients. Hip fractures and wrist fractures common in older patients.

Question 10

hip injuries from falling down the stairs.  are the very bad if you're over 65 years?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the severity of the fall and health of the patient. Older patients more likely to suffer hip fractures. If the hip is not broken then usually there bruising or soft tissue injures about the hip and these injuries are not very bad compared to a fracture.

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