What to do if the femoral head is broken

The femoral head is also a relatively important part of the human body. When there is a problem with the femoral head, it will directly affect people's normal ability to move. The most common femoral head problem in clinical practice is femoral head necrosis. Of course, the possibility of femoral head fracture due to external stimulation cannot be ruled out. In such cases, timely treatment must be carried out to avoid serious femoral head fractures. So what should I do if my femoral head is broken?

1. Whether surgery is needed depends on the type of fracture and whether it is displaced. The treatment plan for femoral neck fracture should be determined based on the type of fracture in the patient. If the fracture is not displaced, generally only local immobilization is required, bed rest, and appropriate abduction of the affected limb. Instruct the patient not to cross his legs, lie on his side, or get up. Check X-rays again after 6-8 weeks, and consider using crutches to get up. Check X-rays every 1-2 months thereafter, and gradually perform weight-bearing exercises based on the healing of the fracture. If the fracture is displaced, continuous traction should be performed for 5-7 days in the early stage, and X-rays should be reviewed. If the fracture has been reduced satisfactorily, screws and three-wing nails should be used for internal fixation. If the fracture is severe and conservative treatment cannot be implemented, artificial femoral head replacement can be used for treatment.

2. If the fracture is serious and requires surgery, fasting is often required for 12 to 24 hours before the surgery. Specific fasting situations need to be strictly followed according to the doctor's advice. In addition, if the patient chews frequently and vigorously, it is likely to affect the muscles and bones of the whole body and aggravate the pain. Therefore, the vegetables and meat given to the patient should not be those with too much fiber and too strong toughness, such as leeks and beef. Instead, choose crisp and tender vegetables. The vegetables should be chopped and stewed until soft, rice porridge should be stewed into a paste, and rice should be cooked softer to reduce chewing difficulties. The food given to the patient should be easy to digest. Do not give the patient foods that are difficult to digest, such as yam, potatoes, beans, etc.

3. In the early stage of fracture, before the bruises and swelling of the injured area have disappeared, and before the surgical wound has completely healed, the diet should be light, and steaming and boiling should be used instead of frying. Do not feed the patient spicy foods such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, onions, garlic, and pepper to prevent blocking the effects of anti-inflammatory drugs and affecting wound healing. To prevent dark scars on the surgical wound, patients should not be given soy sauce or pigments.

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