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learning template: system disorder for hip fracture. safety considerations

Answer 1

Hip fracture is a condition with serious injury with life threatening complications.The risk of hip fracture increases with age.Risk increases osteoporosis (a condition in which bones tend to weaken with age).It requires surgical repair or replacement and physical therapy.

Safety considerations

-take necessary steps to maintain bone density and avoid falls.

-do exercises to strengthen bones and balance

-try to get enough calcium and vitamin d

-try to avoid smoking and drinking

-try to stand up slowly

-if you're having any difficulty in walking steady then use a cane, walking stick or walker

-try to maintain your medications

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