Care for the elderly after a hip fracture

A hip fracture is a complex injury that often occurs in older people, especially women over the age of 65. Such a fracture usually occurs as a result of a fall or a sudden load on a bone weakened by age-related changes or osteoporosis.

This type of injury requires special attention, long-term treatment and careful care, because without proper rehabilitation, a person may lose the ability to move independently.

Symptoms of a hip fracture

The hip is a thin part of the femur that connects its head to the body. With a fracture of the femoral neck, the integrity of this area is disrupted, which leads to severe pain, loss of leg functionality, and complete or partial immobilization.

The main symptoms of a femoral neck fracture that allow us to suspect this problem:

• severe pain in the groin or upper thigh;
• inability to lean on the injured leg;
• shortening of the leg on the affected side;
• external position of the foot;
• swelling, bruising, limited mobility.

Sometimes in people with a reduced pain threshold or in a state of dementia, symptoms can be blurred, so it is important to monitor changes in behavior and mobility.

How dangerous is this fracture in the elderly age?

In addition to pain and limited movement, a hip fracture in older people can often cause dangerous complications for the health and even the life of an elderly person. Thus, among the complications of a femoral neck fracture, the following can be distinguished:

• thrombosis due to prolonged lying down;
• pneumonia due to limited respiratory activity and limited mobility;
• bedsores, skin irritation;
• depression due to loss of independence;
• risk of fatal complications in the absence of proper care.

That is why it is important not only to provide medical treatment, but also to create all the conditions for comfortable and safe rehabilitation at home.

Care after a fracture: what you need to have at home

The modern MED1 medical equipment store offers many solutions that facilitate the care of bedridden patients. This is especially important when it comes to products for the rehabilitation of the elderly.

1. Electric medical bed

The best solution for long-term care is a functional bed that allows you to change body position, raise the head and legs. If your budget is limited, you can find an inexpensive medical bed with a basic set of functions.

2. Anti-decubitus mattress

To avoid the formation of bedsores, you need to buy an anti-decubitus mattress. It evenly distributes the load on the body, improves blood circulation and prevents skin damage. This is one of the main points in caring for a person with a femoral neck fracture, since it is the anti-decubitus mattress that prevents stagnation and bedsores. Read more about how to prevent the formation of bedsores in bedridden patients on our website.

3. Toilet chair

For people who cannot reach the bathroom on their own, a toilet chair is ideal. This is a mobile solution with a comfortable seat and container, which greatly facilitates hygienic care.

4. Toilet seat after surgery

After hip replacement surgery or a complex fracture, it is important to reduce the load on the hip joint. A toilet seat after surgery raises the seat, making the process safer and less painful.

5. Inflatable bathtub for the disabled

If the patient is completely bedridden, an inflatable bathtub for the disabled will be an indispensable solution. It allows you to wash your head and body even in bed without risking your health.

In addition, to maintain hygiene, you should follow additional recommendations for caring for a person with a hip fracture.

• Monitor skin hygiene and change the patient's body position every 2-3 hours.
• Involve rehabilitation specialists: exercises, massage, breathing exercises.
• Maintain the patient's positive mood - psychological stability speeds up recovery.
• It is important to have high-quality medical equipment for the home at hand - this is not only convenience, but also the patient's safety.

Where to buy everything you need?

In our MED1 medical equipment store, you will find a wide selection of products for care and recovery after a hip fracture. We offer only proven products that will help provide comfort to your loved ones.

Check out the "Rehabilitation Products" section on the website, choose medical equipment for your home, and we will provide advice on products and help you place an order. Here you will find everything you need to make recovery from an injury as safe and effective as possible.