Question 1

what is the pathophysiology of a hip fracture?

Accepted Answer

Too much stress: All fractures occur when more stress is applied to the bone then the bone can tolerate.

Question 2

how can i tell if i have a minor hip fracture?

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See your doctor: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on.  Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

Question 3

how safe is fosama to take if you have already had a hip fracture?

Accepted Answer

Safe: Fosamax (alendronate) and other diphosphonates are helpful in maintaining bone density in older patients w/ bone osteopenia; usually documented w/ bone densitometry. Atypical proximal femur and hip fractures have been seen in patients on diphosphonates for long periods of time, but these are relatively rare.See your pcp or an endocrinologist for evaluation if you have questions about treatment alternatives.Gl!

Question 4

can saciatic nerve cause hip fracture?

Accepted Answer

No: One is not necessarily related to the other. However, in severe trauma, both the hip and sciatic nerve can be injured together.

Question 5

how severe is a "comminuted hip fracture" ?

Accepted Answer

Hip Fracture: "comminuted" is a term that means multiple pieces. In general a hip fracture itself is a rather severe injury. Usually a "comminuted" fracture means there is more damage present.

Question 6

can you explain a intertrochanteric hip fracture?

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Location: There are different locations in the hip. The location of the fracture depends where in the hip this occurs. The intertrochaneric fracture occurs between the 
greater and lesser trochanters. There are also femerol neck fractures and subtrochanteric fractures and femoral shaft fractures. Location location location.

Question 7

what is the rehabilitation following a hip fracture surgery?

Accepted Answer

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 8

i seem to have recovered from an avulsion hip fracture but i still feel pain?

Accepted Answer

Seek re-evaluation: Without knowing any more specifics about the actual location size and status of the avulsion fracture, it is reasonable to recommend that you seek re-evaluation by your treating surgeon at this time

Question 9

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 10

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.

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