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Suggest Treatment For Hip Bone Injury

Posted on Sat, 26 Dec 2015

Question: My mom fell and heard a pop in her hip. She can't bear wait on that leg yet and will not go to dr. Can she heal at home. She gained mobility to that leg today but still can't stand on it yet.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
A bone injury likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to HCM.

Thanks for posting your query.

Since she cant bear weight on the leg and heard a pop on falling a bone injury is very likely. This will not heal properly at home. It is best to consult an orthopedician and at least get an X-ray done to evaluate the type of injury she has suffered.

I hope this answers your query.

In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.

Wishing you good health.

Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 minutes later)

Well considering she wont go to dr im concerned. We are putting heat and epsom salt wraps on her leg. Is there more we can do from home?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Keep the leg raised.

Detailed Answer:
You can keep the leg raised on two pillows to bring down the swelling till she goes to a doctor.
Regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina