Broken Hip Care

What is a broken hip?
Hip fractures are breaks in the thighbone just below the hip joint. Most require hospitalization and surgery. In 1996, there were more than 323,000 hospitalizations for hip fractures, or more than 850 fractures a day. Most hip fractures occur in older women. White, post-menopausal women have a 1 in 7 chance of sustaining a hip fracture during their lifetime.

Many experts predict a future epidemic of hip fractures because the U.S. population is aging. The number of people 65 and older is expected to double to 65 million in 2030 and those 85 and older, to increase five-fold to 15 million by 2050. The number of hip fractures could reach 650,000 by 2050.

How serious is a broken hip?
Although modern orthopedic care and surgical technology assist satisfactory bone healing, most hip fracture patients require extended periods of rehabilitation. Most hip fracture patients who previously lived independently will require assistance from their family or home care. Forty percent of hip fracture patients 65 and older are discharged or transferred from hospitals to long-term care facilities. All hip fracture patients require walking aids for several months after injury, and nearly half will permanently require canes or walkers to move around their house or outdoors.

At One Call Homecare Network, our experienced caregivers understand the emotional frustration your loved ones will be feeling during this time. Our experts provide quality care and patience during this very serious time. Homecare nurse aides are available for Aventura Hallandale Delray Beach Boca Raton and most of South Florida.

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