Hip Pinning
Alternate Names : Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of A Hip Fracture, Surgical Pinning of the Hip
What happens right after the procedure?
After a hip pinning, the person will stay in the surgery recovery room for close observation.
Blood pressure, pulse rate, breathing rate, and other body functions will be
checked. Close attention will be paid to the circulation and sensation in the
legs and feet. The person will receive fluids through an intravenous tube to
replace those lost during surgery. The individual may have a drain inserted in
the body near the incision. He or she may also have a urinary
catheter to drain urine from the bladder.
After a short time, the person is taken to a hospital room on the orthopedic
unit or to the surgical inpatient unit. Pain medications are given as needed. Antibiotics
may be given to prevent or treat infections. While in the hospital, the
individual will have physical therapy. This involves learning to perform
exercises to strengthen the hip. Most people will be able to leave the hospital
within 5 to 7 days.
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