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What is the ICD 9 code status post hip fracture?

I believe it is V54.23 (Aftercare>fracture>healing>hip) However I am not sure so you should probably get other opinions for cross-referencing.


What is the icd 9 code for orif hip fracture?

V54.09


What is a hip fractured caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis?

Osteoporotic hip fracture


Right Hip Femoral Neck Fracture diagnosis code?

ICD-9-CM diagnosis code: 820.8


What is the Post operative complication of hip fracture in old patient?

Wound infections, mal-union of the bone, blood tumors, implant complications, dislocations, are the common post-op complications in hip surgery.


What is a Hairline hip fracture?

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.


What bone is fractured when you have a fractured hip?

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.


Is fracture of the femur the same as fracture of the hip?

No, a fracture of the femur is a break in the thigh bone, while a fracture of the hip usually refers to a break in the bones that make up the hip joint, such as the pelvic bones or the top of the femur where it connects to the pelvis. Each requires different treatment approaches and can have different long-term implications.


How long does it take for a hip hairline fracture to heal?

how long does it take for a hip hair line fracture to heal and what is the treatment


What is nursing intervention for hip fracture?

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


What is a hairline fracture?

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.


Is an osteoporotic hip fracture a type of pathologic fracture?

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.