If you slip and fall while due to someone else’s negligence, he or she may have accountability for any severe injuries you incur, including hip fractures.
According to MayoClinic, a hip fracture may occur in the femoral neck or the intertrochanteric region. Your femoral neck is located in the upper portion of your femur, below the ball in your ball-and-socket joint. The intertrochanteric area is further down from the joint in your upper femur. There are several treatment options, dependent on the type of injury you have.
Surgical procedures
Most hip fractures require surgical repair. The type of surgery you need depends on the severity of the fracture and how the bones aligned. The three standard surgical options include:
- Partial hip replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Internal repair
You may require a partial hip replacement if the ends of your bone remain suffered displacement or damage. Your surgeon may remove the head and neck of your femur and replace the bone with a meal replacement.
A total hip replacement, on the other hand, includes removing the socket and your upper femur. The surgeon replaces the bone with artificial components
An internal repair allows physicians to hold your bone together while the fracture heals. You may also need a metal plate down your femur.
Rehab treatment
After surgery, you generally have a rehabilitation team that will focus on helping you regain range of motion and strengthen your hip. If you have extended care, you may need to work with an occupational therapist to learn how to retrieve your independence.
For some patients, mobility aids become a necessity, such as wheelchairs and walkers.
