Broken Hip

Questions and Answers

1. Do hip protectors really work to prevent broken hip?

   - My 83-year-old mother has osteoporosis, and I'm worried about her falling and fracturing her hip. I've seen hip protectors that claim to prevent fractures. Do they work?
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2. Is there an adult crib that will prevent my father from getting out of bed and reinjuring his broken hip?

   - Is an adult crib for a dementia patient a good idea? My parent has dementia, and an adult crib might keep him from falling and breaking his hip.
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3. Could a cognitive condition hamper broken hip recovery?

   - My mother has broken her hip and had an operation for this over two weeks ago. She is not able to walk as yet and can only transfer with 2 people. She has an element of brain damage and the health professionals are of the opinion that she may never walk due to this as she cannot remember exercises given from physical therapists and motivationmay not be there...
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4. What sort of recovery can my mum expect after breaking her hip?

   - What sort of recovery can my mum expect after fracturing her hip?
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5. What are the nutritional needs of an 83 year old woman recovering from a broken hip?

   - My mother is 83, has recently broken her hip and is scheduled to return to her home. We believe the fall was preceded by her poor eating habits. In the nursing home where she is receiving short term care she has lost 4 pounds in 4 weeks. She probably has lost 25 pounds in the last 2 years. What is the best way to deal with this problem...
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6. Is it possible for a hip to break without falling?

   - My elderly uncle broke his hip and is in the hospital. His doctor asked him how it happened; he replied that his hip broke and it made him fall. The doctor corrected him and said he fell and that broke his hip. Is it possible that my uncle was correct? I have heard that before that osteoporosis in the elderly can cause a frail bone to break while walking...
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7. What's the physical therapy for a broken hip with a pin in it?

   - I need to give my 84 yr. old father physical therapy for his broken hip that now has a pin in it. Can you please send me instructions?
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8. Are there any mobility devises that don't look like walkers?

   - Any mobility devices that don't look like a senior citizen's walker? The patient is 20 and must be non weight bearing 1 year. She was run over and her hips are broken is 3 places.
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9. How soon after broken hip surgery can someone climb stairs?

   - How soon after surgery to repair a broken hip is a patient able to climb stairs?
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10. What are the chances a 101-year-old will recover from a broken hip?

    - My grandmother is 101 and has broken her hip. After surgery, what are her chances for recovery? Find out at Caring.com.
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