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mum hip replacement help please

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debbie39903
debbie39903

My 83 year old mum had fall today, she has brittle bones disease, and has broken her hip. In alot of pain but in hospital on morphine, with hip replacement surgery arranged for tomoz. Am totally beside myself, would appreciate any advice or help from people that have been through this. Cant stop crying but know I have to be strong for my mum. Any advise appreciated x

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  • georgina1957
    georgina1957 debbie39903

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    God so sorry it's not nice at best of times having thr but must be hard at your mums age hopefully she will be ok, ob won't be so straight forward with her having brittle bones but realty hope she goes on ok. Try stay positive for her xxx
  • Mary8610
    Mary8610 debbie39903

    Posted

    So sorry to hear that .

     Can't really offer advice about that but I do know a lady who fell and broke hers recently in her 80's and her daughter is amazed at how well she is doing . 

    Wishing you and mum all the best 

    MaryMary

  • debbie39903
    debbie39903

    Posted

    Thank you for replies...been trawling internet to find info but just seem to be doing my own head in :-(. She is comfortable at mo but very drugged up...feel so helpless. Consultant said obviously need to be 'prepared because of her age'....whilst I appreciate his honesty its all too much to take in. Thank you again for replies x
  • christine93740
    christine93740 debbie39903

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    Hi Debbie so sorry to hear about your mum's fall. My father decided at the age of 91 to change a light bulb, fell and broke his hip, he had a partial hip replacement and has not had a day's bother with it since. That was 15 months ago. I know it's a slightly different story with your mum, but hope this will ease your worry. Of course she will need lots of help at home etc. She is in safe hands so please try not to worry x
    • veronica58657
      veronica58657 christine93740

      Posted

      Hi Christine, I'd love to know what a partial hip replacement is, you mentioned that your Dad had one?

      Veronica

    • christine93740
      christine93740 veronica58657

      Posted

      Hi Veronica a partial hip replacement is a surgical procedure used to replace half of the hip joint. The operation involves replacing the ball of the femur only due to a fracture. It's less invasive than a thr so recovery is usually quicker, my dad has never had any problems since, thank God

      Christine

    • veronica58657
      veronica58657 christine93740

      Posted

      Thanks Christina,

      I would love to have that done, do you remember the surgeon and where he operates.

      So glad your Dad has had no problems with his, I'm a junior compared to him, but have not found a surgeon who is willing to do it.

      Veronica

    • christine93740
      christine93740 veronica58657

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      Hi veronica, my dad's operation was in St. Mary's, Paddington, London. I will try and find out the surgeon's name. I think if you have arthiritis then a total hip replacement is your only option, my dad broke his hip so they were able to do a partial. I had a thr myself 11 weeks ago due to arthiritis and was never offered a partial, I'll post again asap x
    • veronica58657
      veronica58657 christine93740

      Posted

      Thanks Christine I don't have arthiritis just a worn out cartiledge. I don't know if they can replace the cartiledge (stem cell therapy years ahead) I live in London so St Mary's near me. Hope yours went well, was it in the same Hosp?
    • christine93740
      christine93740 veronica58657

      Posted

      Hi Veronica my dad was treated by Dr. D. Nathwani. My op was done in Ireland. I thought worn cartilage was arthiritis? Good luck.

      Christine

  • debbie39903
    debbie39903

    Posted

    Thank you so glad yr father making good recovery....just reassuring for me. Just recovering from stoke myself so brain not working properly. .so just going into panic I think. Thank you x
    • Mary8610
      Mary8610 debbie39903

      Posted

      I know it's not easy in fact almost impossible but while your mum  is in

      try and get some rest yourself as she will need you fiypt when she gets out .

      x

  • linnet2015
    linnet2015 debbie39903

    Posted

    Debbie

    So sorry to hear about your mum and know how you must be feeling as my mum had a number of falls and you hate to see them in distress. My sister in laws mum also fell and broke her hip recently and like your mum had a hip replacement. She's amazing considering she's over 90 and is recovering well. So try not to worry, have a good cry tonight and then tomorrow you will be ready to be strong for your mum. 

    Glad you have found this forum as it should be a big support for you. The hospital will provide all the care your mum needs and Physio will see your mum to help her start to walk again with a frame. Occupational therapy can advise you on what arrangements will need to made to help you and your mum when she is ready to leave hospital. But first of all hope all goes for your mum tomorrow let us know how she gets on.

    Linnet x

  • debbie39903
    debbie39903

    Posted

    Thank you all for yr replies....it is so much appreciated. Life just huge roller coaster at mo. X
  • debbie39903
    debbie39903

    Posted

    Mum been such a rock and support for me after my stroke...just knocked me for six xx
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