The precautions to be taken after internal fixation of femoral neck fracture mainly include incision care, diet and daily activities, etc., in order to promote the patients to recover health as soon as possible.
1. Incision care: after internal fixation removal surgery, attention should be paid to the care of the incision, to keep the dressing and the surrounding skin clean, to prevent infection of the incision.
2. Diet: After surgery, patients should eat a light diet, avoid spicy and stimulating food, avoid smoking and alcohol, eat more protein-rich, calcium-rich and vitamin-rich food, maintain balanced nutrition and enhance the body’s resistance.
3. Daily activities: After surgery, patients can get out of bed at an early stage to avoid joint stiffness and prevent deep vein thrombosis in the lower limbs, but they should pay attention to appropriate activities under the guidance of the doctor to avoid too much activity and improper exercise resulting in re-fracture.
After the removal of femoral neck fracture internal fixation, patients should go to the hospital in time if they have any uncomfortable symptoms, and the professional doctor will give targeted treatment according to the patient’s condition.