Question 1

how long do you have wait to have sex after a broken hip?

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As soon as no pain: If an adult has a broken hip, the fracture is usually in the upper part of the thigh bone. The orthopedic surgeon stabilizes the fracture with pins or rods, but it is done internally. Movement won't destabilize the fix, but there will be some pain at first. As long as the thighs and hips stay in a relaxed position, and the couple is lying side by side, mild sexual activity should not be a problem.

Question 2

how soon after a broken hip can you have sex?

Accepted Answer

IT depends: If the fracture was treated by fixing it with screws or a plate, it takes 6 weeks to heal.  If the hip was replaced, it is more of an issue with soft tissue healing.  Let comfort be your guide!

Question 3

how long after a broken hip surgery will a person be permitted to walk?

Accepted Answer

Next Day: There are typically 4 types of orthopedic implants for hip fractures.  1. Cannulated screws 2. Sliding hip screw 3. Cephalomedullary nail and 4. Partial or total hip replacement implants.  With all implants some sort of weight bearing is allowed immediately.  It is the reason we fix most hip fractures, to prevent complications associated with bedrest.  I let all patients bear weight as pain allows.

Question 4

when i stop physical therapy will the pain return after a broken hip?

Accepted Answer

Keep up exercises: As long as you keep up routine exercises that they have worked with you on in pt, you should maintain both our mobility and your pain free status. Before completing your last sessions of pt, ask the therapist to show you specific therapies you can continue as a home program when they discharge you from their care. Keep active and keep flexible!

Question 5

how long after a broken hip surgery is a person be permitted to walk without walker?

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It varies: It depends on the nature, severity,  & type of break as well as the general condition  of the person and bone quality. On average 8-12 weeks.

Question 6

is broken hip serious at 70?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A broken hip at any age is serious. It is a reflection of the overall condition of a patient. It often means that there is enough going on to allow a patient to be off balance, to be lightheaded, to have weakness, and to have osteoporosis. If none of these apply, then the hip is just broken because of dumb luck and we fix it and move on!

Question 7

how do you treat a broken hip?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: For almost all patients the treatment of a broken hip requires, screws, plates or rods.

Question 8

pain 4 months after broken hip. why?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you had surgery, it depends on the type of surgery and fracture.  The bone may not have healed, the ball (femoral head) may not have a good blood supply, arthritis may be developing, a metal implant may be loosening...May even be normal healing depending on the severity of the fracture.  As you can see this is a complex question. Best to see your surgeon for a re-evaluation.

Question 9

are there classic symptoms of broken hip?

Accepted Answer

Hip fracture: Most common symptoms of a fractured hip include lateral hip or groin pain following an injury. Patients typically cannot bear weight on the affected hip. Toes on the affected foot usually point out and the leg may appear shortened. X-rays needed to make the diagnosis.

Question 10

how long will it take to heal a broken hip?

Accepted Answer

6 -12 weeks: It takes about six weeks for the bone to become structurally solid, but can take an extended period of time for all the muscles, ligaments and tendons involved to heal.

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