Question 1

if elder is in hospital for broken hip and acting odd (and prior stroke), shouldnt they order tests for stroke?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: A hip fracture may be associated with pulmonary emboli which in rare instances can (through a patent foramen ovale) cause a stroke.  More likely, confusion and behavior changes could occur because of medications (narcotics).  Occasionally, a pulmonary emboli may cause confusion by decreasing oxygen availability.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 3

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

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 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

can you ever recover 100% from a broken hip?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: When treated quickly and correctly, many hip fractures will heal to their pre-injury status. Of course, the time to heal is quite variable and depends on many factors. A full year may be required to get to the final level of function, but many patients gain full function in 3-6 mos. Work hard and follow the advice of your surgeon and your therapist to give yourself the best chance.

Question 9

how do you  make my broken hip socket fell better?

Accepted Answer

Time: Some socket (acetabulum) fractures require surgery. Some heal well on their own, but all need six to twelve weeks to heal.

Question 10

how do i transport a patient with a broken hip on a plane?

Accepted Answer

Carefully: If the break is stable or has been surgically fixed , just having wheel chair assistance should be adequate. If not you might need air ambulance for transport.

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