➖Hip fractures may occur in the pelvis (popularly known as the pelvis) region in the image, or they may occur in the region where the femur bone (upper leg bone) of the hip articulates with the pelvis.
➖Osteoporosis (over the age of 65) This risk increases in patients with osteoporosis (osteoporosis), and 50% of elderly people over the age of 80 experience fractures as a result of falling.
➖With advancing age, muscle weakness, vision loss and balance problems are among the factors that increase the risk.
➖ Most fractures occur as a result of falling at home, so the home layout should be reconsidered. Lighting, unnecessary items, and bed height should be arranged.
➖If there are diseases that may cause it (Parkinson, Dementia, Osteoporosis, MS, Paralysis, Alcoholism, etc.), a physiotherapy program should be created and regular exercise will prevent the bad effects of the disease (muscle weaknesses, balance problems). etc.) It will be useful to try to control it.
➖Pelvic fractures show symptoms such as redness, muscle weakness, serious pain in the abdomen and hip area, and deformities.
➖It seriously restricts the person's movements. If pelvic fractures are stable; It needs to be treated with long-term rest and physiotherapy, and physiotherapy should be started a few days after the fracture occurs. If the fracture is unstable; If it is serious and causes organ injury, surgical treatment will be necessary.
➖Hip fracture patients who will undergo surgery should start with a physiotherapy program with breathing and ankle pumping exercises, accompanied by a physiotherapist, before the operation on the day of surgery. The program, which continues with isometric exercises on the first postoperative day, should be continued for at least 3 months.
➖Hip fracture union is expected to occur on average between 6-12 weeks. To shorten this period, attention should be paid to your diet, the medications and vitamins prescribed by your doctor, and the exercises recommended by your physiotherapist.
➖ A common condition in cases of hip fracture is orthostatic hypotension due to lying down for a long time. As the person tries to stand up, a drop in blood pressure may occur, but this is a temporary condition and will pass over time.
•First aid is very important in hip fractures. Internal organs and vital functions may be damaged and internal bleeding may occur.
•Hip fractures are a condition that should not be neglected and whose treatment is vital. Neglecting treatment and remaining bedridden significantly reduces the life expectancy and quality of life.
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