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80 Year Old In Severe Pain After A Fall. What To Do?
My 80 year old mother fell down the stairs Saturday (3 days ago). Her back is extremely sore and seems to be getting worse. She s been in bed since it happened. Won t go to the doctor because it hurts too bad to get dressed. My Dad wanted to call an ambulance but she won t allow it. I m hoping she will go to see a doctor tomorrow (she semi agreed). I m worried, just found out about the fall a few minutes ago. Hoping you can give me some idea of what might be wrong.
Sat, 16 Feb 2013
Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
At this age bones become brittle and spongy due to osteoporosis leading to pathological fracture even with minor fall.
Your mother might have got this type of fracture at hip joint,ball of hip joint, greater trocenter or even shaft of femur.
Take her to ER and get x-ray done.
After report treatment can be done accordingly.
Ok and bye.
Welcome to HCM,
At this age bones become brittle and spongy due to osteoporosis leading to pathological fracture even with minor fall.
Your mother might have got this type of fracture at hip joint,ball of hip joint, greater trocenter or even shaft of femur.
Take her to ER and get x-ray done.
After report treatment can be done accordingly.
Ok and bye.
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