Hip Fracture Management
After surgery
Pain Relief
Acute Pain
Fracture pain can be acute (intense) for around eight to twelve weeks whilst your fracture is healing and then it should gradually improve over time.
Please read the following information leaflet about how you could potentially work with your GP to find a medication that works best for you.
Please contact your GP if your pain is worsening and persisting longer than above.
We do not recommend the use of anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen of Diclofenac for individuals over 74 years or with any stomach acid issues.
Information on pain after hip fracture
Chronic (ongoing) Pain
If your pain symptoms are not resolving over 3 months this should be discussed this with your GP.
Delirium
Delirium is a new confusion which is usually temporary and can occur after a broken hip or any operation on an older person, especially if they already have difficulties with their memory.
Please see below for links that made aid you and provide some reassurance:
Royal College of Physicians - becoming confused after hip fracture
Royal College of Psychiatrists - Delirium
NICE Guidelines on recognising and preventing delirium