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What Are The Chances Of Recovery From Femur Fracture?

My sister, 67, recently broke her hip. A total hip replacement was done last week. She has been in a rehab in Florida. Very agitated, very anxious to get out, go home, etc. Not using good common sense, nor is her husband. Well, last night she got up to use the bathroom, without calling the nurse, and of course, fell and fractured her femur. Her husband said this morning she is back in the ER, and possible surgery. She is recovering from pneumonia since she is in late stage COPD. She also has osterporosis, with 100% chance of fracture. She had to be on the ventilator during hip replacement surgery. I imagine that would happen today. What do you think her chances of any type of recovery are? She could possibly not live through this. I live in Omaha, NE and they are in Florida. I am very upset over all of this, now I feel numb to this whole thing. Thank you. Betty Thomas
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
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hi Betty
hope this msg finds u in good health
I am quiet touched to see u care so much for ur sister being living so apart..
1st of all..dont lose hope.. science can do wonders..though it seems difficult. its definitely not impossible. .
done properly with timely management. .she can still recover and walk
Shud u need any help.b free to ask me..m always available for u
thanks Take care
God bless ur sister n i pray for her speedy recovery
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What Are The Chances Of Recovery From Femur Fracture?

hi Betty hope this msg finds u in good health I am quiet touched to see u care so much for ur sister being living so apart.. 1st of all..dont lose hope.. science can do wonders..though it seems difficult. its definitely not impossible. . done properly with timely management. .she can still recover and walk Shud u need any help.b free to ask me..m always available for u thanks Take care God bless ur sister n i pray for her speedy recovery