Nursing management of a fracture depends a lot on the type & location of the fracture. The basic principles of fracture management is pain assessment and management, the assessment of neurovascular status of the limb and management and prevention of complications
Place the patient in neutral position to maintain the adduction of the affected extremety.
Is fracture of the femur the same as fracture of the hip? Yes
Osteoporotic hip fracture
Approximately 10-20% of individuals who experience a hip fracture will die within one year of the injury. Older adults, especially those over the age of 65, are at a higher risk of mortality following a hip fracture, often due to complications such as infection or immobility. Early medical intervention and rehabilitation following a hip fracture can help improve outcomes and reduce the risk of mortality.
A hairline hip fracture, also known as a stress fracture, can be one of the hardest fractures to diagnose. You would experience a great deal of pain when any pressure is placed on the leg in which the hip fracture is located.
A hip fracture generally refers to the fracture of the head or neck of the femur (thigh) bone. There are several different areas that can suffer a fracture and still be called a hip fracture. For example, a fracture to the greater or lesser trochanters of the femur are also commonly called hip fractures by the general public.
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Yes, an osteoporotic hip fracture is, by definition, a type of pathologic fracture. It occurs in both sexes and is too often the first symptom of osteoporosis, especially in men, as they are underdiagnosed and undertreated. The stock phrase "fell and broke her hip" is often true in reverse - her hip fractured, causing the fall.
A hairline hip fracture, also known as a stress fracture, can be one of the hardest fractures to diagnose. You would experience a great deal of pain when any pressure is placed on the leg in which the hip fracture is located.