Non operative hip fracture care

[Sharmilagrg00, ADN, RN]

Hi guys,

My dad had right hip fx and the doctor didn't do the surgery as he had lots of risk factors. They placed him in bucks traction. Can somebody please advise me if it's possible to turn him on sides with bucks traction or to elevate his head to prevent bed sore and aspiration pneumonia?

[chare]

As no one here knows the specifics of your father case, a d we are prohibited from providing medical advice, these questions are best directed to his care team.

Best wishes.

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

As stated above, please seek answers from your father's care team as they will be familiar with his specific needs. Best wishes. 

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