Physiotherapy Rehabilitation in elderly patients with postoperative femoral neck fracture

Devyani Purushe, Prasad Dhage, Radhika Sawal, Pratik Phansopkar*, Neha Chitale, Om C. Wadhokar

Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

ABSTRACT

The femoral neck fracture in older people is a significant public health problem. Femoral neck fracture is a common type of hip fracture, which has a high morbidity and mortality.Surgical treatments is the first choice.Femoral neck fractures are common injuries in every trauma center's patient population and have a high prevalence in the overall population. The most severe outcomes of hip fractures are known to be falls or osteoporosis, which is typically confirmed in patients with trauma.Ninety-seven femoral neck fracture patients aged 70 years or older were included, and history characteristics, falls, fractures, and other postoperative complications were examined and reported during hospitalization. Therefore, this study focus on the protocols for the treatment of physical therapy following surgically treated proximal femoral fractures in elderly patients. In the postoperative treatment of patients with proximal femoral fracture, physical therapy helps to increase muscle strength and enhance walking safety and performance, understanding the condition of the patient, thereby helping the elderly to become more independent. It is incredibly necessary for the doctor to have knowledge about the form of fracture, along with the material used for surgical fixation, secure a healthy beginning for physical therapy. In order to avoid respiratory issues and other complications resulting in immobility, it is of critical importance for this patient to remain orthostatic and to walk as soon as possible, irrespective of the nature of fracture and the material used for fixation, although this is frequently not possible because of the patient's general health status.

Keywords:

Fracture, Neck of femur, Trauma, Aged, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation.