my husband just had hip surgery he shattered his pelvis what do I do to help

Just be there for him . I can't comment on after an accident but he prob needs lots of tender loving care and patience from you . Good luck to you both

Perhaps you should talk to his doctor about how to help him. I had a total hip replacement but that is nothing like a shattered pelvis. I would get some professional advise if I were you. Surely they will send him home with some care instructions, I would hope. He will also let you know when he needs assistance with something.

Good luck and I hope he has a speedy recovery,

Kathee

Hi

Sorry I'm having a thick moment......had he fractured the pelvise before the hip operation? or afterwards?

I'm sorry......I think the best thing to do is talk to the consultant or even the GP to get some help.

Hope he recovers soon

Love

Eileen   UK

 

Hold him gently - love him be there for him cry with him.

Its going to be hard for both of you

Ask questions 

seek help and accept it from whereever it comes.

You will get through this together.

Pete ( Gloucestershire UK)

Oh you poor thing.  Please don,t worry, I,m sure you will get the support you need before he comes home.  You must still be traumatised and in shock, you need time to get used to the situation.  He will be in a bit of pain, but hopefully they will get it under control.  You must be so scared and feel your alone, but you are not.  Just be there, with a smile, to reassure him.   If I can do anything or you just need an ear, please write again.  Suexxx

Ask to see a doctor and ask about pain relief. This must have been a terrible shock for you and it's very upsetting to see him in pain. Thank goodness he has survived. Do ask to talk to a doctor and be honest about how you are feeling. In private of course. I hope things go well for you.

This happened to me. Just be there for him when he needs you to listen. It is a tough road to recovery. He may also suffer with trauma from the accident which takes time to come to terms with. Hopefully he makes a full recovery. There will be a lot of physio to get him back on his feet. Each person is different and our bodies recover at different rates. I am 23 years post crash and to be honest it changed my life. I still suffer pain but it is part of my daily life. I had a fractured acetabulum (Hip socket) repaired with plates and screws. He will recover and may not have any lasting disability I am a minority to have pain post accident. Most people are fine once their bones have fully healed. You will not understand his suffering g so you need to be very patient if he has a lot of low times.

Hi Christina ,

sorry to here your news ,,,,,it is still early days for you both ,  just be there for him ,make him feel safe ,

I had my hip replaced 5months ago , during the op the surgeon fractured my pelvis, I now have it plated and screwed back together ,with my new hip ! Not what I was expecting to be told when I woke up from the op ,to start with ,

I Felt I had been nailed  to the bed , I have found the whole ordeal very painfull and for the first 6weeks not able to weight bear, had X-rays,then the next 6weeks only part weight bear , I was taking pain relief 4hourly,which I needed to help me move around, I had a  phyiso that came to my house  (once out of hospital)every week , and after 12week iv had hydro therapy ,which has been great , 

now 5month on I'm back driving , doing Aqua exercise twice a week , ,Im starting to feel like I have my mojo back .

starting back to work in 2weeks ,good luck to you both  yvonne xx uk 

5months on I'm back driving