Is the fracture in this position serious?
summary
Hip fracture, some people call this the last fracture of life. It sounds terrible. It's because someone died of a hip fracture. In real life, in addition to a few serious injuries, real fractures rarely lead to direct death of patients, that is, a hundred days of injury. Is the fracture in this position serious? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.
Is the fracture in this position serious?
First: Generally speaking, there are two common cases of hip fracture in the elderly, namely femoral neck fracture and intertrochanteric fracture, which may be unfamiliar to us.
Second: in fact, as a real doctor, no matter what the disease is, he will tell the patient carefully for half a day about various risks and complications. So a responsible doctor is sure to help you understand everything you want to know. And then let the patients and their families know how to do, rest assured to accept the operation, understand the risk, etc. Because in any case, it is necessary for the family members of patients to know a lot of details, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstanding.
Third: for all kinds of organs in the decline of the elderly, doctors are more cautious. But in this case, many people will say that the risk of surgery is too high, the elderly are so old, can not stand the toss, it is better not to operate, or conservative treatment is more appropriate.
matters needing attention
1. Walking stick can be used when going out. It is recommended to choose the shoes with antiskid function. Try not to go out in rainy and snowy weather to reduce the risk of falling. When the weather is good, it is recommended to take moderate exercise outdoors instead of staying at home all the time. More sunshine and exercise are good ways to supplement calcium. Warm sunshine can promote the synthesis of vitamin D in the body, alleviate the loss of calcium, and enhance bone mass.