Hip Fracture
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)fractured the proximal part of their femur 2)underwent a surgery, such as a femoral head replacement 3)degree of independent daily living for the disabled elderly of J or A 4)independent daily living score for the demented elderly of 1 or 2
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)the existence of hip fracture on the opposite side 2)multiple fractures 3)no permit for weight bearing immediately after surgery 4)pathological fracture
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ADL (Barthel Index): at 2 weeks, 6 months, 9 months, and 1 year after surgery | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| nursing care level: at 1 year after surgery | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Hiroshima International University Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Rehabilitation