In addition to the cold, the novel coronavirus(corona10) Due to social distancing due to the spread of infectious diseases, they spend more time indoors than in winter.. As a result, the amount of activity and duration of activity decreased, and the red light turned on to maintain muscle strength..
Especially, because most of the elderly are accompanied by decreased muscle strength and osteoporosis, ‘Oops!’Moment, Bone is prone to break even with minor falls.
Osteoporotic fracture site is large wrist‧spine‧Can be divided into hip joints. The incidence rate of hip fractures is approximately 20%to be. But, Compared to other fractures, the incidence of complications and mortality are much higher, so special attention is required. Hip fractures occur while sitting and rising, Or, there are many cases where you try to walk and fall at an angle to the side..
The hip joint is the joint that connects the spine and lower limbs.. Once a fracture occurs, It is difficult to change posture, such as sitting or turning, and even a small movement causes severe pain.. I think the trauma will not be severe because the shock itself is small,, Most are unable to move easily in a fallen position.
Restriction of movement after fracture leads to various complications such as bedsores, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and cardiovascular disease. About 30% of fracture patients die within 2 years after fracture. About 70% of hip fracture patients are women. This is because the bones were rapidly weakened by hormonal changes after menopause.
After a hip fracture, it is important to return to the previous state as soon as possible.. The hospital recommends a strong fixation of the hip joint or surgery such as an artificial joint.. Early surgery is recommended because the risk of delayed surgery is far greater than that of general anesthesia..
Shorter waiting time for surgery can lower complications and mortality.. In the US, which is strict and sensitive to medical accidents, after hip fracture 24-48Recommends surgery within time. In order to minimize various complications that may occur after surgery, you should do walking exercises, including weight-bearing, as early as possible and within the limit you can tolerate without pain.
When talking about bone health, vitamin DDoes not fall out. There is little direct relationship with osteoporosis, but, Plays an important role in maintaining muscle strength in the body. Supplementation through food intake or sunlight is very small, so it is better to supplement with drugs.. only, If you consume too much calcium, it may not be good, so you should consult your doctor after the osteoporosis test to decide whether to take it..
Fractures can be prevented with little but little effort. Anti-slip tiles on the floor of the bathroom or bathtub to eliminate tripping thresholds‧The risk of falls is reduced by installing pads. In addition, Not going near ice or slopes can also be a good way to prevent.
Kyung Hee University Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Professor Yoo Hyung Yoo “After menopause, no matter how much exercise in women or elderly men, bones do not become strong enough to prevent fractures”And “Rather than overexercising for bone health, it is necessary to reduce the risk of falls and prevent fractures through appropriate exercise to prevent muscle loss.”Said.