My mom is 75 and she fell yesterday and has Osteoperosis,she broke her hip,and has to have hip replacement!!?

Question

She has a replacement valve in her heart 7 years ago ,and has been getting tests for parkinsons,she also lives with me ,her daughter I am 47 and have 2 boys 13 and 15.She has been getting a little weaker these last few months .But hip replacement isnt a biggie operation is itt? Fairly easy to come through...

Answer 1

Hip replacement is major surgery. I've had both of my hips replaced in separate surgeries several months apart. You and your mother need to have a chat with her doctor & surgeon so that you both are aware of the possible complications of this surgery. Some of the possible complications are no more than annoyances; others can be life-threatening. That said, it is a very successful surgical procedure in that it relieves pain and restores function in people who would otherwise end up in wheelchairs.
Was her fall the result of her developing Parkinson's?
Although most hip replacements are done as elective procedures (meaning they aren't done on an emergency basis and can be planned for) it appears that her need for hip replacement is apparently not elective surgery for her because of the hip fracture.
Yes, it is a "biggy" operation. Good luck to her and hope this gets her back on her feet.

Answer 2

Hip replacement surgery is not a "no biggy" surgery. There are significant possible complications....but with that said...it's either surgery...or possibly never walking again...it is no wonder it is a huge cause for admission into nursing homes...
My mom was about as debilitated as a person could possibly be, and she made it through the surgery and was walking with a walker a few days after that....it seemed like she hardly missed a step...she died about 6 months after, but not from anything having to do with surgery...
I myself have also had hip replacement surgery...it wasn't all that bad...I did have one of those minimally invasive surgeries tho and my recovery was amazingly fast...was back to work in 3 weeks full time ....but I was 51 at the time...not 75...your mom may find it very difficult to overcome the effects of this surgery....expect that.
I wish you and your mom the very best...and I hope all goes well with recovery...

Answer 3

I used to be a rehab nurse and we saw these surgeries everyday and the recovery from the surgery. Given her age and if she is not too active then she might need to spend a week in inpatient rehab to learn how to do activities of daily living with her new hip. Such as bending, twisting, getting in and out of a car. She will walk with a walker due to weight bearing for a week or so. She will have a lovely scar about 6 inches long on her hip. Recovery is pretty fast and she will probably feel 95% better with her new hip! I go to water aerobics and there are several women that go that are recovering from hip surgery and the water aerobics really helps them! Good luck and I hope she is feeling better soon. I know what it is like to take care of your mom! Mom with MS and been doing it for years!

Answer 4

I believe it is not an easy operation to come through especially at her age. I am 61 and just had a total knee replacement and it is awful! Maybe the hip will be easier because you don't walk on it. I have been told my knee will be almost normal in 3-9 months! Better luck to your mother!

Answer 5

I've known several people who have had hip replacement, and they are doing just fine. The convalescent period takes a little longer than other surgical procedures, because the patient has to stay off his or her feet until the prosthesis fuses to the bone. But once healed, the hip joint will give no more problems. Good luck to your mom! Incidentally, I hope she is being treated for the osteoporosis also, to prevent broken bones in the future.

Answer 6

My husband's grandmother fell and broke her hip when she was 75. She passed away 2 years later from complications to her hip surgery. She kept getting infections that she couldn't fight. Her surgeon told us that that was a common problem with the elderly. I took care of her for the last two years of her life, because she was constantly in pain and discomfort, she became very bitter and verbally abusive to everyone. I personally think that she lost the will to live once she was forced to become dependent on others. Good Luck to you. Email me if you want to talk more.

Answer 7

Risks of hip replacement surgery
Hip replacement surgery is generally safe, but as with any surgery, complications can occur. Although some complications are serious, most can be treated successfully. In rare circumstances, complications can include:

Blood clots. These clots in the leg veins can form as a result of decreased movement of your leg after surgery, as well as from injury to the veins during surgery. Your doctor usually gives you blood-thinning medications after your surgery to try to prevent clots from forming. Compression devices, such as elastic stockings, and exercise to increase blood flow through the veins in your legs also can reduce your risk.
Infection. Infections can occur at the site of your incision and in the deeper tissue near your new hip. Most infections are treated with antibiotics, but a major infection near your prosthesis may require surgery to remove and replace the prosthesis.
Dislocation. Certain positions can cause the ball of your new joint to become dislodged. To avoid this, don't bend more than 90 degrees at the hip and don't let your leg cross the midline of your body. Surgery usually isn't necessary to relocate your hip joint.
Loosening. Over time your new joint may loosen, causing pain in your hip. Surgery might be needed to fix the problem.
Breakage of the prosthesis. Though rare, your artificial hip can break several years after surgery. Another surgery would be required to replace the broken joint.
Change in leg length. Your surgeon takes steps to avoid the problem, but occasionally your new hip may make your leg longer or shorter than the other one. Sometimes this is caused by weakness in the muscles surrounding your hip. In this case, strengthening those muscles can resolve the issue.
Joint stiffening. Sometimes the soft tissues around your joint harden, making it difficult to move your hip — a process called ossification. This usually isn't painful. If you're at risk of ossification, your doctor may recommend medications or radiation therapy to prevent it from happening.
Talk with your surgeon about any concerns you might have before surgery. He or she can help you understand your risk of complications.

Looking ahead
A new technique is being used for some hip replacement surgeries. Minimal incision hip replacement uses the same prosthesis to replace the hip joint, but the surgery is performed in a way that requires only a 3- to 5-inch incision — a departure from the current 10- to 12-inch incision. Some studies have shown that people who undergo minimally invasive hip replacement have an easier and less painful recovery, spend less time in the hospital and have fewer complications. But other studies haven't found this. More studies and longer follow-up are needed to evaluate minimally invasive techniques.

Answer 8

honestly im not sure. but im just here to give some love and say good luck and i hope all goes well.=)