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Hip bone surgery
I consult with the nearby doctor, He took x-ray of Hip bone and say's it is fracture.but I doubte, He want to perform a surgery on a 97 year old women who has a bed sore. what should I do.
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Don’t doubt . Better not to consult anyone if you doubt .
She has fracture of hip bone and irrespective of age , she requires surgery to mobilize early .
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Kindly be under care of a ortho surgeon.
You need to be managed very intelligently .
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What is advised by your doctor is Absolutely correct.
He too knows risks involved in operating 93 years old but it is need of the time,once you become mobile major Heath issues due bed ridden state will start healing. So better to under go surgery.Thanks
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Patient requires fixation of fracture for early mobilisation if fit for surgery
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consult surgeon and check for risk and benefit ratio of surgery and decide accordingly
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Needs operation, contact immediately
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Early Mobilization is major indications of surgery ,
If patient fit for surgery proceed for surgery
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Fracture is there
Take decision after discussion with doctor and family
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Dr. Sagar Porammanavar
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7 yrs exp
Bangalore
She has got fracture..
without surgery she has to be on bed rest completely for 6 weeks. This will increase bed sore, clots in legs, lung infection etc
If she is medically fit for surgery then day one she can walk after surgery with walker support
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Dr. Sharath Kumar
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26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Fracture is there and needs surgery. But considering her age and bed sore, and if she was not walking prior to fall. No need to opt for surgery
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Derogation cast or boot to keep the fracture aligned
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Keep moving patient sideways and prevent aspiration
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