Do's and Don'ts of Hip Fractures
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Force Hip > 90 degrees flexion
DON’T
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Force hip into adduction
DON’T
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Force hip into internal rotation
DON’T
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Cross legs
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Put on own shoes or stockings
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Sit on chairs without arms or stand without assistance
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Use bedside toilet (elevated)
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Sit in shower chair while bathing
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Keep hip in neutral, straight position when walking, sitting, or lying
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Use pillows between knees when lying on “good” side
DO
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Notify surgeon of severe pain or visible deformity
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Use prophylactic ABX before dental surgery
DO
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Prevent both external and internal rotation with pillows between legs and lateral to effected leg
DO
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