How Do You Recover From Hip Fracture & Surgery?
When your fracture your hip, the bones of the upper quarter of your thigh or near the top of your leg have been broken. Signs of a hip fracture are the inability to bear weight on one side and severe pain in your pelvic or hip areas. You may also notice the affected leg can look shorter than the other or is turned outward. In addition, you can see bruising or feel swelling in your hip area. If you are healthy, you will need to undergo surgery to ensure proper healing. Recovery from your hip fracture will also include rehabilitation, perhaps with a stay in a rehabilitation facility if you do not have a family member or home nurse to help you with daily tasks like cooking or bathing until you completely recover. Undergo surgery. Your surgeon will decide the best way to fix your fracture based on the area of your hip which is broken. Also, your surgeon can use devices like nails or screws to help mend the fracture. She may decide to use a plate with screws that are inserted in your femur
