How Do You Help A Person With A Pelvic Fracture To Walk?
A pelvic fracture is a break or near-break of one of the pelvic bones. Pelvic fractures can occur as a result of high-speed accidents or great falls. They occur more easily in people with brittle bones, such as the elderly. An elderly person may fracture a pelvic bone as a result of a mild fall around the home. Treatment of pelvic fractures varies depending on the severity of the fracture, but may include surgery, medication, bed rest and physical therapy. Patients with pelvic fractures may have difficulty walking when they return home; you can take a few steps to help them. Obtain permission from the patient’s doctor before attempting to walk with a person who has just sustained a pelvic fracture. Walk alongside the person as he uses a walker to guide his steps. Be there to support him in case he loses his balance. Stand in front of the person and offer one or both arms to guide him as he tries to walk. Allow the person to support himself by putting his weight on you as he needs to. N
