Hip Fracture Specialist Singapore
Hip Fracture Specialist Singapore. What is hip fracture? According to our hip fracture specialist Singapore, A 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.
Hip fracture is a serious injury, particularly if you’re older, and complications can be life-threatening. Most hip fractures occur in people older than 65, with the risk increasing most rapidly after age 80.
Causes of Hip fracture
The common causes of hip fracture identified by our hip fracture specialist Singapore:
a fall or from a direct blow to the side of the hip.
medical conditions such as osteoporosis, cancer, or stress injuries can weaken the bone and make the hip more susceptible to breaking.
In people with very weak bones, a hip fracture can occur simply by standing on the leg and twisting.
Symptoms of Hip fracture
The common symptoms of hip fracture identified by our hip fracture specialist Singapore may include:
Inability to move immediately after a fall. Severe pain in your hip or groin. Inability to put weight on your leg on the side of your injured hip. Stiffness, bruising and swelling in and around your hip area. Shorter leg on the side of your injured hip. Turning outward of your leg on the side of your injured hip.
How is Hip fracture diagnosed by our hip fracture specialist Singapore?
According to our hip fracture specialist Singapore, it is a must to do an investigation to confirm the proper diagnosis. The investigations are as follow:
X-ray: An X-ray usually will confirm that you have a fracture and show exactly where the fracture is on your bone.
CT Scan: If your X-ray doesn’t show a fracture but you still have hip pain, your doctor may order a CT or an MRI scan to look for a small hairline fracture.
MRI Scan: The MRI scan will usually show a hidden fracture.
Treatment option by our hip Fracture Specialist Singapore
Surgery for Hip Fracture
The type of surgery you have generally depends on the location of the fracture in the bone, the severity of the fracture and your age. Surgical options may include:
Repair with hardware. Surgeons may insert metal screws into the bone to hold it together while the fracture heals. In some cases, screws are attached to a metal plate that runs down alongside the femur. Another option is to insert a rod, known as a nail, into the marrow part of the thigh bone. A screw then passes through the upper part of the rod, through the femoral neck and into the ball portion of the hip joint.
Replace part of the femur. If the ends of the broken bone aren’t properly aligned or they’ve been damaged, your doctor may remove the head and neck of the femur and install a metal replacement (prosthesis). This procedure is called a partial hip replacement or know as hip hemiarthroplasty.
Replace the entire hip joint. A total hip replacement involves replacing your upper femur and the socket in your pelvic bone with artificial parts called prostheses. Total hip replacement may be a good option if arthritis or a prior injury has damaged your joint, affecting its function even before the fracture.
NOTE: A hip fracture is a serious injury that can reduce your future independence and sometimes even shorten your life. Call us now for proper diagnosis and effective treatment – (65) 66532628