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HIP FRACTURE

Neck of femur (hip) fracture typically occurs in patients over 60 year olds.  This is either due to significant trauma or when the bone is weaker than expected due to osteoporosis. Evidence shows that surgical treatment of the fracture has highly favourable outcomes in contrast to non-surgical management. 

What's involved?

  • The procedure involves surgical removal of the arthritis within the knee joint and replacement of the surfaces with metal. An ultra-high density polyethylene component is placed between the metal surfaces

  • Walking will begin on the day of the surgery, and an exercise program will begin the following day. The hospital stay is usually 3 days

  • You may benefit from post-operative physiotherapy exercise

  • Your surgical incision will be reviewed 2 weeks after surgery

  • Depending on the location of the fracture it may require fixation (surgical stabilisation) or replacement of the joint

  • The surgery should proceed as soon as possible, usually within 36 hours

  • Walking will commence the day following surgery.

  • Length of stay in hospital is dependent on how quickly adequate mobility returns. 

  • A rehabilitation admission is occasionally required

  • You may benefit from post-operative physiotherapy exercises.

  • Your surgical incision will be reviewed 2 weeks after surgery

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