I never cease to be amazed at everything new that my readers are trying to teach me.
It turns out that many people think that the neck of the thigh is not broken when falling, but on the contrary - first the neck of the thigh breaks, and then the grandmother falls.
In fact, 95% of the time, the femoral neck breaks in a fall. And only in 1 or 2% of cases, the leg breaks first, and only then falls.
In general, this is a very serious topic. One in four elderly people with a hip fracture will die within a year, and half of them will never move normally. This is such a trauma.
In fact, osteoporosis only increases the risk of hip fracture by 2 or 3 times. But the fact of falling to the side, when they hit the ground with the most protruding part of the thigh, increases the risk of fracture 30 (thirty) times.
How to break your thigh neck correctly
I explain point by point. Read carefully.
Height
If you are no longer young and want to be guaranteed to break your hip neck, then fall from your own height. From a chair from a sitting position is not always possible.
The pelvis should hit the floor. It's more likely to break your hip.
Age and gender
It does not matter. You can be an old grandmother or an elderly grandfather. Everyone has a chance.
Adaptations
If you have a crutch or walker in your hands, it is more difficult to break your hip neck.
The hands of the elderly do not work as a support. They are so weak and fragile that they will not soften the blow.
Have you seen knee pads? And there are also special pads that cover the side of the thigh. They protect the bone as an extra layer of fat.
Where to fall
Those who land on their back break their hips less often.
Old man's reflexes are often enough to dodge. It can hurt. That is, the worst thing is when the grandmother fell backwards, but managed to dodge and land on her side.
And vice versa - if the grandmother fell terribly to the side, and, twisting, landed on her back, then this is the safest thing for her hip.
It is believed that falling tactics can be trained to protect the hip. Literally some kind of exercise.
Fat
Maybe he's useful. Like a pillow.
For the same reason, it is probably safer for the hip to fall on your back. Because there is a soft spot.
For those who have little fat, there is a special underwear into which a protector shell is inserted from the side. Have you seen these among hockey players and fencers? Here is the same thing, only from the side.
In short, don't argue with me!
If you are unsure of walking, then take a wand. It's safer in all respects.
