Questions about Broken Hip

1. Will a bone marrow transplant hinder a broken hip recovery?

   Question - My dad broke his hip and he has had a bone marrow transplant. I'm wondering if that will hinder his recovery?
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2. Do hip protectors really work to prevent fractures?

   Question - 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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3. What sort of recovery can my mum expect after fracturing her hip?

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4. My 84 yr. old father needs physical therapy for his broken hip that now has a pin in it. Can you please send me instructions?

   Question - 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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5. What are some good excersices to help rehabilitate a broken hip?

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6. Could a cognitive condition hamper my mom's broken hip recovery?

   Question - 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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7. What will the doctor do for broken hips in elderly people?

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8. Can Taxol cause severe ankle, leg, knee and hip pain?

   Question - Is it normal to have joint or bone pain with taxol? I have pain in my hip, knee, ankle, and other joints using the chemo drug taxol.
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9. My mother suffered a stroke years ago leaving her paralyzed...

   Question - My mother suffered a stroke years ago leaving her paralyzed on the right side, and confined to a wheechair. She just broke her hip and the decision was made to send her home to allow the hip to heal on its own without any surgical repair based on her age and health...

10. What are the nutritional needs of an 83 year old woman recovering from a broken hip?

    Question - 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...

11. Are there any mobility devises that don't look like walkers?

    Question - 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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12. What's the best way to catch my 91-year-old mother when she falls?

    Question - My 91-year-old mother occasionally falls for no apparent reason. Her doctor says it may be because she has hydrocephalus, water on the brain, and we agree that treatment would be too taxing for her. She has a walker, but sometimes she just falls anyway. If I'm near her when this happens, is there a right or wrong way to catch her...
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13. Do the pain pills given for broken hips aid in the recovery or just provide pain relief?

    Question - Do the?pain pills given for broken hips aid in the recovery or just provide pain relief?

14. How does a broken hip heal without surgery?

    Question - My 90 year old father broke his hip, but the surgeon doesn't think surgery is a good choice for him. How does a broken hip heal without surgery?
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15. Is there an adult-styled crib that will prevent my father from getting out of bed?

    Question - My dad is 100 years old and has dementia. He broke his hip, and underwent hip replacement. The problem is every twenty minutes or so, he tries to walk, forgetting he has a broken hip. Is there an adult-styled crib that will prevent him from getting out of bed?
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16. How soon after surgery to repair a broken hip is a patient able to climb stairs?

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