Hip replacements for fractured hip due to osteoporosis

Posted by yogagirl57 @yogagirl57, Mar 19 3:47pm

This might be an outlandish question, but if, God forbid, someone did have a fracture due to osteoporosis, would you be able to get a hip replacement?

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scpartain | @scpartain | Mar 25 6:54am

Certainly. My mother and aunt both suffered spontaneous broken hips due to osteoporosis and both received a replacement hip. Both made a good recovery and resumed their lives. I know several other elderly women who had similar experiences.

yogagirl57 | @yogagirl57 | Mar 25 6:58am

@scpartain So good to know this. Thank you for your response. My doctors told me I would be dead and buried if I broke a hip.

yogagirl57 | @yogagirl57 | Mar 25 6:59am

In reply to @sallyj2 "Yes, I’m sure it may not always work, but nice to reduce one fear a little!!!" + (show)

@sallyj2 Yes it does!

sallyj2 | @sallyj2 | Mar 25 10:00am

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Thank you!!!

babs10 | @babs10 | Mar 25 10:42am

In reply to @yogagirl57 "@scpartain So good to know this. Thank you for your response. My doctors told me I..." + (show)

I remember a time when this was true - a broken hip was the equivalent of a death sentence much like pneumonia, but those days are gone. I'd be more afraid of not being able to regain my former quality of life but many people do just great! An orthopedist will most likely tell you that you need surgery and could insert that fear factor since it's their bread and butter. Can you tell I'm getting cynical about "healthcare?"

yogagirl57 | @yogagirl57 | Mar 25 1:38pm

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@babs10 We can help to become cynical at this point. I'm having my dexa's from the last 3 years reviewed by an outside party (functional doctor). We'll see what he has to say. My appt. is not until May 15. I can't wait.

yogagirl57 | @yogagirl57 | Mar 25 1:40pm

This entire discussion here has really helped me so much. Thank you to everyone.

annie208 | @annie208 | Dec 8 4:49pm

deleted when I realized how very old this thread was 🙂

babs10 | @babs10 | Dec 9 6:41am

@annie208, old threads are also valuable.

beanieone | @beanieone | Dec 9 7:56am

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Hi @annie208

I agree with @babs10, this topic has been on my mind since finding out that OP drugs may be a culprit in spontaneous hip fractures. I had a bad fall six weeks ago, landed on my hip, and broke my hand which made this discussion even more timely.

I assumed that perhaps the quality of one’s hip bones might play a hand in whether or not a replacement was feasible; there needs to be bone strong enough to hold the anchor pins…or so it seems.

Although it shouldn’t be a fallback (sorry for using the “f” word) position, hip replacement may be a lifesaver for some of us.

Does anyone have more info or anecdotes to share?

Happy Holidays, Happy Health to all!!

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