Surgery for the Treatment of Hip Bone Fractures As people age, their risk of falling and hurting themselves increases. This has always been a serious problem as falls could lead to fractures which might require surgery and operating on the elderly is something which requires careful consideration.
A Nonagenarian Suffers a Fall 97-year-old Mr. Natarajan suffered a fall at his house and was rushed to the hospital. An xray revealed a fractured hip bone. A POP cast was considered and rejected as it would not have been effective in giving him immediate relief from the pain. The patient was then referred to Dr. Chockalingam at Kauvery Hospital, Trichy. Mr. Natarajan was operated on the very next day and recovered well after surgery. He started walking again on the third day after surgery much to the delight and amazement of his family. Mr. Natarajan definitely needs to be applauded for his brave decision to undergo surgery. His family’s happiness with the treatment and services at Kauvery Hospital was the best reward for the doctor and his team. But how did they do this? The Procedure Thanks to innovations and advancements, the ball joint replacement surgery is not only common but also successful nowadays. During surgery, a screw and plate are used to replace the neck of the femur. The same procedure was done in Mr. Natarajan’s case too. The screw was placed near the head of the femur and the plate was placed on the thigh bone. The ball and femur were then joined giving the patient immediate pain relief. The patient’s recovery period was very short and he started walking again soon. The Family’s Happiness Mr. Natarajan’s son and family were completely satisfied with the treatment given at Kauvery Hospital. They expressed immense happiness at his being able to walk again and gave credit to not only the doctor but also to all those involved in his treatment and recovery. A Message Dr. Chockalingam requests families to come forward and get their incapacitated elders who have suffered fractures treated. A surgery like the aforementioned one can get them walking again, make them happy and independent and relieve them from pain.