Hip Fracture Treatment
Complete list of fracture information
Treatment for a hip fracture aims to get you back on your feet again as soon as
possible while your broken bone heals. (Treatment may vary for certain elderly people who
were already bedridden, have other complicated medical conditions and are not in much
pain.) Your doctor will reposition the fracture and hold it in place with an internal
device.
Non operative hip fracture treatment
: Non operative treatment is only rarely indicated for hip fractures. It is
usually reserved for those patients that are not able to tolerate the risks associated
with anesthesia.
Surgical hip fracture treatment
- Femoral neck fracture: Pins (surgical screws) are used if you are younger and more
active, or if your broken bone has not moved much out of place. If you are older and less
active, you may need a high strength metal device that fits into your hip socket,
replacing the head of your femur (hemiarthroplasty).
- Intertrochanteric fracture: A metallic device (compression screw and side plate) holds
the broken bone in place while it lets the head of your femur move normally in your hip
socket.
Your doctor will tell you when you should start standing and walking again after
surgery. You will probably need crutches, a walker or other help. You may need to do
physical therapy or rehabilitation exercises to get back to your normal level of activity.
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