What to do if an elderly person has a fracture of the head of the femur

Fractures of the femur in the elderly should be treated promptly. Commonly used treatments include conservative treatment and surgery. 1. Conservative treatment: If the fracture is relatively mild, no displacement occurs, or the old man is difficult to tolerate surgery, conservative treatment can be taken, generally need to be absolutely bedridden, combined with traction for treatment, usually eat more calcium-containing food, but if you can tolerate surgery, it is recommended that the first choice of surgery, to prevent the complications caused by long bed rest. 2. Surgical treatment: if the fracture is displaced or in serious condition, and if the elderly can tolerate it, surgery is usually chosen, and the surgical methods include internal fixation, artificial hip replacement, and so on. Regardless of the way, later need to be combined with rehabilitation exercises to help restore function and improve the quality of life. If you are diagnosed with femoral head fracture, you should consult a doctor in time and receive scientific treatment under his guidance.