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A member asked:
Hi ..my grand father is 84.he had a hip bone fracture..got operated..and even discharged.he used to walk..but he doesnt put efforts now.so what to do??
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Hip fracture : Needs to see a physical therapist. First for helping him walk again and to see if he is safe and stable in the house
Answered 10/11/2014
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