Oh-No! Broke your hip? Hip Fractures-What you need to know if you or someone you know breaks the hip

A fracture is a break and a break is a fracture.
If you or a loved one has a hip fracture it can be scary. Here I will try to explain what a hip fracture is and what are the complications and expectation of that injury.
00:00 Intro
01:20 Hip Fracture Statistics
02:45 Types and Fixation of Hip Fractures
07:35 Questions for your Surgeon
08:32 Risks and Complications
15:57 Bone Health and Fragility Fractures
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300,000 hip fractures occur in the US each year and it is predicted that by 2050 there will be 6.2 millions hip fracture each year worldwide.
Hip fracture can be deadly. 4%- 5% of patients admitted to the hospital will die in the hospital and 24%-25% will die in the first year following a hip fracture.
Be proactive and discuss your bone health with your health care team. Find out what your vitamin D levels are and ask if you need to have a DEXA scan (bone density test) to determine if you have normal, osteopenic, or osteoporotic bone.
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Disclaimer: The information found in this media presentation represents my own views and opinions. This has been produced for educational and informational purposes only. This does not qualify as medical advice. This in no way should take the place of professional medical advice. You should always talk with your physician, doctor, surgeon, therapist or other health care provider regarding your specific questions, complaints, diagnosis, and treatment. Do not delay seeking care based on what you find in these informational videos. Use this information at your own risk. No doctor-patient relationship is formed through watching these videos.
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[@randeepkaur3814]

I had a neck of femur fracture on 27th December 2023. This was definitely not explained to me. But a consultant saw me on 31st Dec 23 and informed me this is a permanent disability. I have osteoporosis in my 60s. I will receive 6 monthly injections. I was a very independent person. I'm recovering and walking with frames and crutches. I have severe knee osteoarthritis and was due to have a knee replacement on 29th January 24. Operation cancelled. I have had NHS physio but cannot walk properly post operative 5 weeks. I was already walking with a cane. I will chose private physio who will aid me to walk properly. But my life has changed completely, but I have faith in God. This is a very truthful and honest video. Thanks 😊

[@dradamrosen]

Sorry for what you have been through but I hope the video was helpful.

[@tamtrower147]

I have gone through the same thing.neck of femur fracture,just before Christmas.Ive been battling hard with crutches etc.They put a nail in my hip.Do you think a hip replacement is the best bet ?

[@zoey7137]

Thank you Dr Rosen !

[@LLIRIODENDRON]

One of the most professional videos I’v ever watched!

[@robert_costello]

Thank you for posting this video. I am currently in route to the hospital where my mother had a hip fracture. Your video was very informative.

[@markcardnodavidson6714]

Eventually a concise explanation. Thank you.

[@mikeking2833]

Excellent. Wish I'd know this before my hip fracture repair!

[@simonecoria7627]

Thank you Dr ada from simone coria bless you

[@annmoskowitz8033]

Very informative!

[@dradamrosen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@swalehmustafa3064]

Thank you so much for this information!

[@dradamrosen]

You are so welcome!

[@ruthsnively7248]

Thank you for this information. It is very helpful.

[@dradamrosen]

You are welcome!

[@monkeybusiness1999]

Great info & super helpful. Poor nutrition, lack of adequate sunlight/Vitamin D, sedentary lifestyles & aging populations probably explains much of the growing problem. But even though I paid attention to these issues, still broke my hip-femur 2 mos ago. Thru a careless household accident, from a standing position. It's now 9 weeks since long-nail surgery & I still cannot fully stand on the leg by itself - too weak yet. However, finding stationary exercise bike cycling to be a perfect hip-leg strength builder. And pain reliever, surprisingly. The 1st five minutes is a bit uncomfortable, but all is good after warming up. Suggest trying this exercise, if you safely can. I'm 58 with a long history of bone breaks & very aware of the risks & experience of not healing properly. You have to get past your fears to get better. Gradually, one little step at a time, if that's how you have to do it - but do it & move. And you should be OK.)

[@randeepkaur3814]

Can you fully weight bear after 9 weeks?

[@ahmadhassan6281]

I had neck femur hip facture

[@NiriJaganath-fv1ti]

Have a hip fracture yr information is very informative

[@ellenknell9645]

I'm 64 today (2023). I fell and broke my femoral neck and had to have a total hip replacement at 50. I went into rehab for 2 1/2 weeks after a 3 day hospital stay. I was walking Cedar Park amusement part in 4 months with no pain and no assistance. Metallosis (sp) set in and I had 3 revisions which destroyed my hip and leg. I needed a cane after that because of a bad gait. I lost my greater trochanter, not much IT band left and not much abductor muscles left. I've just learned to live walking like this. At least I had my right hip, so I thought. On July 8th 2023 I walked out to my car and my cane slipped out from under me and I slammed on the stone driveway. I fractured my right hip, but I didn't need a total hip replacement this time. They only had to put 3 screws in it. Good blood flow, I guess. It's 14 years later and I've taken a turn backwards. This fracture seems worse than the total replacement. I do have osteoporosis, which contributed to my breaks. I'll never stop the Prolia again, but my life will never be the same. Age has a great deal to do with healing and recovery. I don't even feel like I want to go on. The pain seems worse than the first one. It's been 7 weeks since surgery and the pain is worse then the first 2-3 weeks. Never underestimate osteoporosis. It will get you sooner or later. Thanks for your video.

[@mystikskye]

I’m 65 and fell asleep standing up at 4am. It took me awhile before I was able to stand up. I was here by myself. I couldn’t bear any weight at all on it but was able to sit down with no problem. I had to use a barstool to be able to walk. Then finally I went to urgent care but they were more worried about my low oxygen level, it was 77%, then my hip so they made me go to the ER. There they found out not only did I have a fractured hip but pneumonia I both lungs and a UTI! I went in on sept 1st and came home on the 5th. Been doing in home rehab but if I knew how things were gonna be I probably would of did in hospital rehab for 1-2 wks! I am doing ok tho according to the doctors and PT and OT. I have one more month of PT and only 2 more visits with OT.

[@1566chandra]

Yoga pranayama I have seen in many videos helps a ton

[@simonecoria7627]

Thank you from simone coria

[@simonecoria7627]

God bless you doctor from simone coria

[@BassRowe]

thank you so much

[@dradamrosen]

You're welcome!

[@david-rl2xx]

I think this is one of the most honest videos I have seen, warts and all and no punches pulled, which is how it should be It is the patient's choice and to make these life-affecting decisions we need all the information and honest opinions we can get All too often, Doctors try to shield patients from the bad news, but we are not children and need the truth to make sense of how our lives will play out I had a replacement,and 5 days later I fell and fractured the femur, And yes it was a life-changing event, and I didn't know how it would affect me and my family This has helped me make the hard decisions about my future care

[@dradamrosen]

Sorry to hear about your fall but I am glad you found the information helpful.

[@shariwelch]

Thank you so much for this very informative video. I’m facing the decision for pin surgery for a Grade 1-Grade 2 femoral neck fracture. I have Lupus (going on 26 years) and also recent pinched nerve diagnosis in L4 spine level. I’m 61 yrs old and have had many successful surgeries over the years without any complications or infection. However, I was recently placed on Benlysta due to early detection of Lupus nephritis. All of these complications are causing distress as I’m trying to make the decision to have the hip surgery vs non weight bearing weeks to months of healing (with no guarantees). My rheumatologist leans heavily towards doing the surgery and beginning the healing process asap. While knowing that my mind is mostly made up and heavily leaning towards surgery, I would be ever so grateful for any advice you would be willing to give.

[@simeonwilliams853]

Is it safe to exercise with such an injury? Say leg press or leg extensions squats?? Please i really want to know. I suffer from this injury and i started the gym a month now. Now im feeling pain and mu walking is different

[@aliciasha3251]

Thank you for your video. I will continue taking my vitamin D I am 62 will need a hip replacement and my future. Just feeling a little achy. I feel petrified getting the surgery done. I know I’m a scaredy-cat, but I know I should get it while I’m still a little young.

[@dradamrosen]

Your welcome. Check with your primary so they can test your blood to determine your vit D level.

[@traceyoneill7684]

This video is about hip fractures..not hip replacement..the outcomes and rehab for the latter is different.

[@micheleduke2200]

I was diagnosed with a femur fracture in my hip 2 weeks ago. I can stand and walk fine. It hurts to sit. Will this heal on its own?

[@ashakapadia9772]

Will i be able to walk without walker after one year of my femur neck hip fracture

[@princegal]

My 91 year old Dad just had his surgery a week ago. He is very week on the leg and so far can only stand a few seconds but walked 20 ft, and thinks he’s coming home in two weeks. I think more like months. 😪

[@thotgangentertainment]

What about the younger boys on the motorcycle who fractured their hip?

[@TheDogondone]

Broke my hip in October. Absolute worst pain of my life until i got the operation

[@TheTommyboy63]

Same here! The pain is a definite 10 on the Hospital pain scale.

[@ionutic-bl3tt]

I had an introhantian fracture, operated on November 9, 2023 with a short centromedullary rod. After how long can the rod be removed? I am 23 years old.

[@dradamrosen]

There are not as easy to remove as one might think. I would have a long discussion with your surgeon about the pro's and con's.

[@ninafrymoyer8305]

I broke my hip a year ago, and I have the repalacement with ball and socket

[@simonecoria7627]

From simone coria

[@user-vu5hc4ni8c]

Had 3 cannula screws surgery 5 weeks ago. No wt bearing since and plan is 12 weeks. Can you comment on timeline for recovery, wt bearing, strengthening, biking, swimming etc... Can't find any evidence 12 weeks is needed. 6 week appt next week.

[@sgb.808]

how you been now?

[@traceyoneill7684]

I was so anxious after watching your video. I am a 64 year old woman and had an accidental fall down an 5 concrete steps resulting in dynamic hip screw surgery. I am in reasonable health and exercise walking and water aerobics. I wonder if you should reconsider your data regarding mortality figures? Is it not the case that most of the statistics you present, are applicable to an older age range?? Seriously, I might have been encouraged to be on of the 24% dying in the first year, by jumping off a bridge!! I think you need to be much more careful in qualifying the data you present..or am I missing something??

[@ricrussell4413]

I have had a left hip replacement at 55.. this month I fell and broke my left hip I’m now 69… I was told that by breaking my hip the replacement was attached to my implanted hip bone..nothing is going to happen except healing on its own…a week after the break I was able to get out bed and transfer to my WC..I’m doing well now still on toe weight baring only on left foot.. I have to wait to place full weight on my left foot..

[@dradamrosen]

Sorry to hear but good that is sounds like nothing was displaced. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@keefterry2155]

I am 62 and had Orthostatic Hypotension, where when I. Stood up my blood pressure plummeted and I fell and broke my hip in two places on the left side. I was in an extended care facility for a month and now I am home and in home physical therapy and in home nursing. I broke the same bone when I was 8 years old. I worked very hard to get sent home. A few folks in their 80’s that fell and broke their hips I fear will never leave the extended care facility. I hope that folk that have never broken their hip will be careful and deliberate in their steps because I cannot describe this amount of pain. Good luck to you and may God smile upon you.

[@ricrussell4413]

@@keefterry2155 to you as well! I think I passed out when I fell too! My BP is still too low..I was diagnosed two weeks before my fall with small vessel disease.. my doctor says I’m not a candidate for by pass or the smaller vessels for stents..the arteries are too blocked to bypass too, and smaller vessels are too blocked for stents.the medication is all I have left for more blood flow..I’m now being treated for lymphedema in both legs..just a matter of time now..

[@ricrussell4413]

Thank you for your replies..I so feel especially blessed for my quick recovery..my rhuemy doctor told me no more falls haha, the complication that came from my injury was lymphedema; I already had a mild issue in that same left leg now in both..lymphedema nurse comes four times a week..

[@simonecoria7627]

I've just had a accident on a railway crossing and I've got a hip accident I've been in hospital and I've got a broken hip.im now on pain killers to release the pain I've now been sent home from the hospitalsim on very heavy pain killers. I use a walking frame to get around my home in side.and I'm on strong pain killers three to five times a day.my right side is effected very much.and my hip is very sore..the doctors at the medway hospital told me it will heal by its self along with having G fizo theory...please can I have any advice that can stop the pain that I'm suffering

[@J.G.817]

I'd really like to know how you're doing now, I'm sorry for your pain, I myself fell down a flight of steps on a fire escape,hurts pretty bad in the morning until I get my 120 mgs.of methadone in me, and I can walk with a walker slowly after that for a little while, sitting down and getting up is still very painful, Im hoping it will heal but I don't know.All I can do is pray on it..🙏🙏

[@OurVideoChannel5]

I broke my hip in a motorcycle accident back in March of 2016 (I guess I had a intertrochanteric fracture according to the pic @ 2:59) and had two rods and a screw like @ 5:56. It took me a few months to recover and was back to 99% normal. The only thing is that sometimes when I sleep on my left side (the hip I broke) I can feel the rod or something pushing against my thigh/meat/fat a little. It’s not too big of a deal because I just move to the other side, but it’s been like that since the very beginning. Ever since I broke it every couple of months (maybe every 4/5 months) I get lower right back painI. I’m assuming I put more pressure on my right leg unknowingly since I broke my left hip, idk but that’s where I’m at now. I’m still 99% normal besides the back pain. It goes away after a couple of days then comes back a couple of months later. And no, It doesn’t hurt in the winter lol. I was 19 when I broke it and now I’m 27, about to turn 28 in July.

[@dradamrosen]

If you are 99% normal after a hip fracture that is great. There are many reasons for back pain so if it persist/worsens probably a good idea to get it checked. When the hip breaks it always shortens a little as it heals. You could try a small shoe life in the left shoe and see if it helps your back.

[@Chriskerbaj]

I did the same surgery. Dr. Do you recommend removing the hardware in adults after a while? I am 32 now

[@dublinairportplanes]

Hello doctor, i'm only 30 and i fractured my right hip, however some of the doctors said im very young to have broken this and there might be a underlying cause, should i be concerned?? my dad has osteoporosis

[@dradamrosen]

Talk with your primary care physician or see an endocrinologist to see if you have some underlying issue that could result in weak bones.

[@Chriskerbaj]

Hello, my name is chris and i am 32 and broke my hip as well last month. Now i am recovering from surgery and doing my physio. My vitamin D levels was 8! What type of surgery did you do?

[@simonecoria7627]

3:28

[@nickybrooks6942]

You can so tell that this is an American video . Here in the UK you are transported to hospital , x-rayed . seen by an orthopedic surgeon and operated on the next day ....... all free of charge via the NHS ! Guess what you even get physiotherapy help to recover also free of charge . I know because I fell and broke my hip in Jan 2021 and this is how i was treated , im still getting treatment for osteoperosis and guess what...... its free of charge !

[@dradamrosen]

Yes, American Healthcare has a lot to be desired. Especially when it comes to the cost to the patient.

[@dankestmeme3767]

🎉😊😊😊😅😊😅😅😊😊

[@mj24672]

I’m a Canadian. My sister, also Canadian, recently fell down a flight of stairs and had two hip fractures. Ambulance took her to hospital, X-rayed, operated on the following day, sent to rehab, where she is getting good care. She will not have to pay a cent. The only problem is that the ambulance took a while to get there but the fire engines were there immediately. Unfortunately, during Covid, a lot of Paramedics and doctors quit work because they were being forced to take the Covid shot. At least that’s what I heard. I feel for those that don’t have healthcare.

[@karinaromay8388]

Will be possible to create a fake ALS with the wrong screw?