Care measures for intertrochanteric fractures of the femur

Femoral intertrochanteric fracture treatment care is very important. The main care includes: 1. diet: intertrochanteric fracture of the femur is common in the elderly. It is important to strengthen the nutrition and eat more food containing protein to accelerate the healing process of the fracture and recovery. During bed rest, complications such as decubitus ulcers, lung infections and urinary tract infections are likely to occur. Decubitus ulcers are caused by bed rest and pressure on the area. Therefore, care should be provided by regular turning of the patient, padding of the bony protrusions, and local massage. For pulmonary infections, care is enhanced by having the patient sit up and turn over without pain, and by patting the back to promote sputum discharge. For urinary tract infection, ask the patient to drink more water, promote more urine discharge, reduce urine retention, and reduce complications. Good care of femoral intertrochanteric fracture can significantly improve the treatment of intertrochanteric fracture, as well as the prognosis of recovery, and only good care can have good recovery results.