Physical Therapy After Hip Fracture in Older Adults: What New Guidelines Mean for You
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Hip fractures become more common as people age. If they occur when someone is 65 years of age or older, there are a number of things that can ensure a good outcome. Once hip fractures are treated, usually by surgery, rehabilitation begins. This should include physical therapy. The JOSPT published a clinical practice guideline titled "Physical Therapy Management of Older Adults With Hip Fracture" in the February 2021 issue. In this Perspectives for Patients article, we share what the experts found and what it means for you or someone for whom you may be caring. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2021;51(2):62. doi:10.2519/jospt.2021.0502.
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Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the...