Hip Fracture Flashcards
1
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Reasons why old people are at risk of fractures
A
- Bones weaken with age
- Multiple medications
- Poor vision
- Balance problems
2
Q
Symptoms of a hip fracture
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- Inability to move after a fall
- Severe hip/groin pain
- Stiffness
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Shorter leg
- Outward turning leg
3
Q
Risk factors for hip fractures
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- Older age (decreased bone density and mass)
- Female (70% hip fractures - menopause, oestrogen and bone density)
- Chronic medical conditions (endocrine, intestinal)
- Certain medications
- Nutritional problems
- Physical inactivity
- Tobacco and alcohol
4
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Complications of a hip fracture
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- Reduced future independence
- Can shorten life
- Immobilisation = clots, bedsores, UTI, pneumonia, decreased muscle mass
***Overall increased risk of future falls and weakened bones
5
Q
Anatomy of a hip fracture - 3
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- Femoral neck fracture
- Intertrochanteric region fracture
- Atypical fracture
6
Q
Atypical fractures occur in who
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- People who have been treated with bisphosphonates for a long time
7
Q
Treatment for hip fracture
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- Surgery - depends on location and severity = internal repair, total/partial recon
- Rehab
- Medications = Bisphosphonates - strengthen bones
