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Hip Fractures Care in Kenya
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hip fracture
hip fracture is a break in the upper quarter of the femur (thigh) bone. The extent of the break depends on the forces that are involved.
NSOC offers comprehensive care for hip breaks and fractures in Kenya. Our orthopedic team is experienced in treating hip conditions and injuries and focuses on helping you return to the activities you love.
There are three different types of hip fractures. The type of fracture depends on what area of the upper femur is involved.
Types of Hip Fractures
There are three different types of hip fractures. The type of fracture depends on what area of the upper femur is involved.
Intertrochanteric Fracture: This fracture occurs between the neck of the femur and a lower bony prominence called the lesser trochanter. The lesser trochanter is an attachment point for one of the major muscles of the hip.
Subtrochanteric Fracture: This fracture occurs below the lesser trochanter. In more complicated cases, the amount of breakage of the bone can involve more than one of these zones.
Intracapsular Fracture: These fractures occur at the level of the neck and the head of the femur, and are generally within the capsule. The capsule is the soft-tissue envelope that contains the lubricating and nourishing fluid of the hip joint itself.
Causes of Hip Fractures
Hip fractures occur when forces on the thigh bone exceed its ability to remain intact.
They most commonly occur from a fall or from a direct blow to the side of the hip.
Some medical conditions such as osteoporosis, cancer, or stress injuries can weaken the bone and make the hip more susceptible to breaking.
In some elderly people, the skeleton can become so fragile that a hip can break during normal activity.
Symptoms of the Hip Fractures
- Pain in the groin or outer upper thigh
- Your hip may bruise, swell and stiffen
- Discomfort while rotating the hip
- Shortening of the injured leg
- Your foot and knee of the injured leg may turn outward or inward
Diagnosis of hip fractures
Imaging tests can help determine the location of a fracture, the number of bones affected, and whether an injury has damaged surrounding soft tissues, such as tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, or nerves.
The MRI scan will usually show a hidden fracture.
Expert Treatment of Hip Fractures at NSOC in Kenya
Your treatment and prevention options depend on your health and risk factors. Surgery is the main treatment for treating a fractured hip. However, if you are too ill to have surgery, extended bed rest may help the heal the hip.
Although hip fractures often require surgery to ensure a full recovery and prevent further joint damage, our orthopedic specialists explore nonsurgical alternatives whenever possible.
Non – Surgical Treatment of Hip Fractures
If the bone fragments are in place after a fracture, your specialist may recommend non surgical techniques to speed up healing. First, your hip specialist can recommend some medication to relieve your pain.
Bone stimulation : It helps speed bone healing. Bone stimulation uses a low electric current or low-intensity pulsed sound waves.
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Surgical Treatment of Hip Fractures
The type of surgery you need depends on the extent of the break. Hip replacement surgery may be used to treat a hip dislocation.
A fractured hip is almost always treated surgically.If a fracture severely affects the function of the hip, a surgeon may recommend replacing the injured joint with long-lasting prosthetic parts.
The surgeon may decide either to realign and stabilize the thigh bone with pins, screws, and plates.This compression hip screw will allow the fracture to become more stable by having the broken area impact on itself.
Rehabilitation after hip fracture and surgery is extensive. A physical therapist at NSOC in Kenya will work with you to regain strength, function, and flexibility in the hip.
Our orthopedic surgeons and rehabilitation specialists in Kenya can help you get back on your feet.
Nairobi spine and orthopaedic center provides many treatment options for patients with broken or fractured hips in Kenya.
