Drug Therapy After Hip Fragility Fracture
After a hip fragility fracture, prompt anti-osteoporosis therapy with calcium, vitamin D, and bone drugs cuts the risk of the next fracture.
Why Treat After Hip Fracture
A hip fracture from weak bone signals high future fracture risk. Starting osteoporosis medicine soon after surgery is advised. The goal is to prevent the next break.
Assessment First
Doctors check bone density and blood calcium and vitamin D. Underlying causes of bone loss are reviewed. A fall-risk assessment guides safety planning.
Medicine Choices
Bisphosphonates are common first-line anti-osteoporosis drugs. Denosumab is an option for those who cannot take them. Bone-building medicines suit the very highest-risk patients.
Calcium And Vitamin D
Adequate calcium and vitamin D support bone health. Supplements are added when diet is insufficient. Levels are checked to avoid deficiency during therapy.
Timing And Safety
Treatment is usually started within weeks of the operation. Kidney function and dental care are reviewed beforehand. Side effects are monitored at follow-up visits.
Rehabilitation
Physical therapy and fall prevention aid recovery. Home safety changes reduce the chance of another fall. Combined care improves mobility and independence.
