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Is Leg Stiffness Post An Injury A Concern?

My husband slipped and fell hard on a wood floor landing on his but. He can walk slowly but that leg is stiff. He is using a walker to get around. No bruises at all. He is 87 years old in fairly good health. He is a computer geek and does not exercise. Can he have fractured a hip?
Mon, 17 Sep 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

At his age chances of fracture are high due to osteoporosis and even minor injury may lead to fracture. I would like to advise X-ray of pelvis with both hips anteroposterior and frog leg views to rule out fracture.

Please get it done from radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile Advise strict bed rest and tab Ultracet twice a day can be taken for pain relief. Visit to orthopedic surgeon for detailed clinical Examination is recommended.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Vaza,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Is Leg Stiffness Post An Injury A Concern?

Hello, At his age chances of fracture are high due to osteoporosis and even minor injury may lead to fracture. I would like to advise X-ray of pelvis with both hips anteroposterior and frog leg views to rule out fracture. Please get it done from radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile Advise strict bed rest and tab Ultracet twice a day can be taken for pain relief. Visit to orthopedic surgeon for detailed clinical Examination is recommended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jayesh Vaza, Orthopaedic Surgeon