Hip Fracture Treatment
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Fractures of the hip are common. In Melbourne, Specialist hip surgeons will usually treat these fractures with surgery. Some hips require hip replacement surgery. Surgeons at Victorian Bone and Joint Specialists will assess patients who fracture their hip and will help decide on the type of hip replacement that is best for you. Often medical doctors and physiotherapists will be involved in your care. Getting you back on your feet safely is key goal that our team strives for.
Here is an x-ray of a fractured hip. The fracture is usually caused by a fall. Read More
Discover a Range of Options for Hip Fracture Surgery
If you're exploring options for broken hip surgery, consider Victorian Bone and Joint Specialists. A hip fracture occurs when the upper part of the thighbone breaks, and can be an extremely painful experience. Moreover, a broken or fractured hip can limit mobility, severely impacting the quality of your life. Luckily, surgery can be quickly arranged, and your wellbeing put back on track.
What Does Surgery for Broken Hips Entail?
Before the surgery, the patient will undergo scans, medical history and physical examination. At this stage, your hip surgeon must listen carefully and answer your questions in full. Additionally, they should outline the surgery in as much detail as possible, enabling you to make a wholly informed decision.
Furthermore, your journey to wellness doesn't stop after your hip fracture surgery. Your clinic will guide you through postoperative care, allowing you to reap the benefits of surgery. Physiotherapy will play a major role in this stage.
The whole process can take several months but can be eased with the right specialists providing exceptional care and support. A specialist will ensure that you've got the right treatment plan, including the appropriate medication and follow-ups.
Victorian Bone and Joint Specialists is fully dedicated to providing the best surgery and treatment in the industry. All the surgeons in our orthopaedic clinic are fully qualified and have undertaken international fellowships at major trauma centres both internationally and in Australia. Moreover, each surgeon is also a fellowship-certified subspecialist, which means they are trained to deliver the best patient outcomes.
Additionally, our clinic is RACS (Royal Australasian College of Surgeons) certified. Our certification proves our adherence to best practices, including compliance, ethics and ongoing professional development.
Our fracture specialists' numerous academic and industrial accolades have paid off - our service has won acclaim from fellow healthcare professionals and customers alike. Some of our online reviews mention that the 'medical care and advice was world class', with our surgeons being 'very professional and personable' and 'very thorough in their work, friendly and explain everything'.
If You Have Questions about Surgery for Hip Fractures, Please Get in Touch
If you'd like to take advantage of our services, ask your doctor for a referral to our clinic.
Getting in touch is quick and easy - you can send us your query at admin@vbjs.com.au. If you'd like to chat directly with one of our team, please phone (03) 5752 5020 during our opening hours. You can even visit our state-of-the-art facilities, you can visit our clinic, which is conveniently located in the Fitzroy area (55 Victoria Parade), and highly accessible via public transport.
It's also worth noting that our space is wholly inclusive, and we welcome customers irrespective of religion or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural or linguistic background, sexual orientation, gender identity (LGBTI+), intersex status, age, or abilities.
If you or a loved one are facing the challenges of a fractured hip, we encourage you to contact our team today. Don't let a broken hip limit your potential! Read Less
X-rays help hip specialists to determine the type of hip fracture. This fracture has been treated with a hip replacement.
This fracture has been treated with a nail
This fracture has been treated with a Dynamic hip screw
After your surgery
Each person will recover from hip surgery in a different way. Some people will have little symptoms and good movement soon after surgery. Other patients may take longer for the hip to function at its best. This is due to many factors. Age, the type of fracture, the type of surgery, general health and other genetic conditions will all play a role.
Hip fracture surgeries are considered major surgery and operations carry risk.
What to Expect after Surgery:
Once you have had your hip fracture surgery, you may be able to begin to move the hip, ankle and knee under the instruction of specialist. Hospital physiotherapists will aim to safely have you mobilising after your surgery. This is important for your hip and general health.
A dressing will be placed over the hip following surgery. As the tissue and bone heal, a small amount of blood may appear on the dressings. This is normal. Sometimes, replacing the bandage is required to reinforce any areas that continue to bleed. Sometimes a drain to collect excess fluid will be placed into your hip at the time of surgery – this is normally removed after 2 days. You may be placed on blood thinning medications such as aspirin to help reduce the risk of clots. Special vacuum dressings can help seal the wound as it heals.
Discharge home: After your surgery you will stay in hospital for several days, even up to one week. You will be discharged with pain relief tablets. If you need longer to safely walk, rehabilitation can be organised.
Pain relief: After surgery it is normal to have some pain or discomfort. The amount of surgery you have had will influence how much pain you can expect and how long you will need pain relief for. You will be given pain relief tablets to take home with you when you leave the hospital. Take these over the next week or so as you need.
Looking after the Dressing: You will need to keep the dressing clean and dry for two weeks.
Movement after surgery: You can move your foot, ankle, knee and hip straight away after surgery. Your hip will slowly be able to bend in the days that follow your operation. You may experience some pain in the weeks following surgery. You will need crutches or a frame to walk after surgery. It is a good idea to keep moving even after your surgery, it helps your blood circulation and stops your body getting too weak. Avoid any strenuous activity for the first 2 weeks, but gentle movement and walking with your crutches is advised.
Wound review: After 2 weeks you will have an appointment with your surgeon to have your wound checked, any stitches will be removed. Your specialist will then give you advice on exercises and physiotherapy.
Driving: You cannot drive until you have had your first review appointment with the team at Bone and Joint. They will give you an indication then when you are likely to be able to drive again
Returning to work: This depends on the type of work you do. Most surgeries will need 6 weeks off work, some will require longer, especially if you have a manual job.
What to look out for:
+ Fever
+ Heavy bleeding or ooze from the wound
+ Increased swelling and redness around the surgery site
+ Pain in the calf muscles or difficulty breathing
If you have any of these problems, please call Dr Stevens or his rooms on 03 5752 5020
