Hip Fracture
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
questions for doctor
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Home Care
pain in adults
pain in children
taking control
using a cane
using a walker
using crutches
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Hip Fracture Home Care
Home care
for hip fracture may include:
Rest the hip.
Use a walker.
Use crutches.
Use a cane.
Take prescribed medications as directed.
Acetaminophen
for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain
Ibuprofen
(
Motrin
,
Advil
)
Naproxen
(
Anaprox
,
Naprosyn
,
Aleve
)
Ketoprofen
(
Orudis
)
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Hip Fracture Home Care: Pain In Adults
Related Conditions
Hip AVN
Hip bursitis
Hip dislocation
Hip strain
Osteoporosis
Pelvic fracture
Hip Injury Checkup
Hip injury
Hip pain
Leg injury
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Last Updated: Mar 19, 2009
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Hip Fracture References:
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Dubey A, Koval KJ, Zuckerman JD. Hip fracture epidemiology: a review. Am J Orthop. 1999 Sep;28(9):497-506.
Dubey A, Koval KJ, Zuckerman JD. Hip fracture prevention: a review. Am J Orthop. 1998 Jun;27(6):407-12.
Jackman JM. New techniques in hip fracture management. Mo Med. 2005 May-Jun;102(3):231-5.
Wehren LE, Magaziner J. Hip fracture: risk factors and outcomes. Curr Osteoporos Rep. 2003 Sep;1(2):78-85.
