Does a trauma surgery perform hip fracture surgery?

Yes, trauma surgery can perform hip fracture surgery when the fracture needs operative repair or replacement. The procedure may involve screws, a plate and screws, a nail, or replacement of part of the hip joint, depending on the fracture location and the person’s health.

A hip fracture can affect the upper thigh bone or the area next to the hip joint. Surgery aims to restore stability so pain can be managed and movement can restart safely. The trauma team considers the fracture pattern, bone quality, mobility before the injury, medicines, heart and lung health, and skin condition. Different operations suit different fracture locations. Explore [Hip Fracture Surgery](/treatments/trauma-and-fracture-care/hip-fracture-surgery/).

Tell the hospital team about medicines, allergies, previous anaesthesia problems, and your usual walking ability. After surgery, follow guidance on weight bearing, wound care, blood-clot prevention, and exercises. Early supported movement is often part of the recovery plan, but the permitted level must come from your treating team. Arrange help with washing, meals, stairs, and medicines before returning home.

A suspected hip fracture needs urgent medical assessment, particularly after a fall with severe hip or groin pain, inability to stand, or a leg that appears shortened or turned outward. After surgery, seek prompt advice for fever, wound drainage, increasing redness, sudden calf swelling, chest pain, breathing difficulty, or a new inability to move the leg.

Ask which part of the hip is fractured, which operation is proposed, and what weight bearing will be allowed afterward. Clarify anaesthesia, expected hospital care, pain control, rehabilitation goals, equipment for home, and symptoms that require immediate help.