Key result
12-week physiotherapy improves a patient's Harris hip score by ~18 points after intertrochanteric fracture fixation.
Why the study?
Intertrochanteric fracture is a prevalent condition among older adults and is becoming more common as the population ages.
Case Report (n=1)
No
Absolute Event Rate: 88% vs 70%
A comprehensive physiotherapy rehabilitation program improves exercise capacity and well-being in a patient recovering from intertrochanteric fracture surgery.
Supports rehab protocols after intertrochanteric fracture ORIF; hypothesis-generating and should not change practice without controlled trials.
Intertrochanteric fracture is a prevalent condition among older adults, and it is becoming more so as the population is aging. A 52-year-old man was reported to the hospital with symptoms of pain and swelling in the right hip since the morning. The patient reported a history of unexpected slips and falls in the morning. An X-ray was taken of both hips, and an intertrochanteric fracture was identified. After one month post-fracture, a dynamic hip screw (DHS) was used to perform open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). Early mobility, appropriate lower limb strength, pain reduction, and quality of life are all significant determinants. As evidenced by statistically significant improvements in exercise capacity and well-being, the intertrochanteric fracture rehabilitation program is beneficial. This case study represents a comprehensive rehabilitation program for people who have had post-fracture surgery.
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Lalwani et al. (2022) conducted a case report in Intertrochanteric fracture (n=1). Comprehensive physiotherapy rehabilitation program vs. Pre-rehabilitation baseline was evaluated on Harris hip score. A 12-week comprehensive physiotherapy rehabilitation program following open reduction and internal fixation of an intertrochanteric fracture improved the patient's Harris hip score from 70 to 88.
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