Fractures in 85-year-olds should be treated differently depending on the location and degree of the fracture. For example, mild fractures are usually treated conservatively with bed rest and immobilization. If the physical condition permits, surgical treatment is also possible.
1. Non-displaced or mildly displaced fracture: If the soft tissue on the fracture surface is intact, and the fracture is mild and not likely to be re-displaced, then non-surgical treatments, such as bed rest and immobilization, are usually used.
2. Seriously displaced fracture: If the fracture is serious such as comminuted fracture, it should be treated with surgery in time. If it is a fracture of the neck of the femur, treatment such as joint replacement may also be needed. If the elderly are in good physical condition, surgery can be chosen to minimize complications caused by bed rest, such as bedsores, deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs, pneumonia, and so on.
Elderly people who are bedridden with fractures have more complications and need to pay attention to care and take active treatment measures.
Once a fracture occurs in the elderly, they should be sent to the hospital for consultation, and the doctor will choose the appropriate treatment plan according to the examination results.