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My grandma is 85 years old.she is very weak. She fell down 5days before and her leg near to hip broken . But she is fell that much pain. We consulted doctor . They told like it won't be ideal to operate. What to do now..what will happen to her
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Surgery is the only option . It is tough but practical .
Even smallest of operations have complication rates . Go for surgery with a high risk.
She may sail through in experienced hands.
Doctor patient trust is important.
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Conservative portion at this age is very tough and less rewarding. it is associated with other serious complications
It is very important to get elderly back on the feet as soon as possible.
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Risk during operation are there due to age. But its not like that she cant be operated. Better see an orthopaedic consultant who is willing to take the risk or take her to hospital which has all facilities in such conditions.
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If it is the hip which is fractured, then unless operated on, it will not heal.
Is there a reason they cannot operate? Is there a medical reason?
Upload an xray and better advice can be given
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Dr. Mohit Garg
Joint Replacement Surgeon
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Bathinda
Go for surgery
There is no other option
Go to big hospital which have proper facility
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