Injury protocol

Geriatric hip fracture

Geriatric hip fracture needs a staged plan that matches tissue healing, pain behavior, and progressive rehab loading in the hip.

Condition summary

Category: Geriatric Condition

Body region: Hip

Common in: Falls, Bone fragility, Low reserve during illness, Hip, Geriatric

Recovery phases

Protected healing (0-6 weeks)

Goals: Reduce irritability in Geriatric hip fracture, Protect tissue quality and appetite, Build the next rehab step safely

Nutrition focus: Protein density, Calcium, Vitamin D, Hydration and appetite support

Meal examples: Greek yogurt, oats, and berries / Soft rice bowl with eggs or chicken / Fish or lentils with potatoes and greens

Reload and return (6+ weeks)

Goals: Progress loading tolerance for Geriatric hip fracture, Restore movement confidence and function, Prepare for return to work, sport, or daily activity

Nutrition focus: Protein density, Calcium, Vitamin D, Hydration and appetite support

Meal examples: Greek yogurt, oats, and berries / Soft rice bowl with eggs or chicken / Fish or lentils with potatoes and greens

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