Question 1

what  professionals are involved in hip fracture rehabilitation?

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See below: The first doctor is usually an orthopedist. After that physical therapists, occupational therapists, brace makers may also be involved. If the fracture requires extensive rehabilitation, sometimes a physiatrist ( a doctor of rehabilitation medicine) may also be involved.

Question 2

what is the rehabilitation following a hip fracture surgery?

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Physical therapy: Working with a physical therapist to increase range of motion, strength and improve gait is generally recommended.  Patients usually start with a walker and progress to a cane or no assistance with time.  Early weight bearing is encouraged in most cases.

Question 3

what type of rehab is best for a hip fracture in an elderly female?

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Physical therapy: Working with a physical therapist to increase range of motion, strength and improve gait is generally recommended.  Patients usually start with a walker and progress to a cane or no assistance with time.  Early weight bearing is encouraged in most cases.

Question 4

how can i help a loved one transition from a hospital to a rehab center after hip fracture?

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See below: The best way is to be there for your loved one. Rehab facilities have very liberal visiting hours in general and the more you can be there the better. Rehab teams love to get families involved with the rehabilitation process as well.

Question 5

80 y.o. female had hip fracture surgery month and half ago, on morphine and rehab since. now intermittent slurring of speech and mild memory loss?

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It could be a new: stroke or tia, so you should have her see her doctor.   It is possible that morphine is causing her symptoms, but other causes need to be excluded first.

Question 6

what could cause a hip fracture?

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Fall: The most common cause of a hip fracture is from a person sustaining a fall.

Question 7

how do u help a hip fracture?

Accepted Answer

Usually surgery: Hip fractures usually refer to proximal femur fractures near the hip joint.  Most of these fractures are treated surgically with fixation or a hip replacement unless the patient is too medically unstable for surgery.

Question 8

what to do about hip fracture pt?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The first thing to determine is whether this fracture requires surgical correction.  If it doesn't, then the bone will heal on its own, and pt will benefit you by increasing your strength around the joint.

Question 9

what is done for a minor hip fracture?

Accepted Answer

Minor define: Uncertain what you mean by minor hip fracture. This needs evaluation and careful treatment.

Question 10

how is a hip fracture typically treated?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Most hip fractures are treated operatively.  The type of implant depends on the type of hip fracture.

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