Chapter 9, Problem 5AYKB

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

A severe hip fracture requiring a hip surgery is observed in Ms. Nolan. After the recovery period, she undergoes therapy in order to gain strength and mobility.

Characters in the case:

Ms. Nolan.

Adequate information:

Hip replacement surgery is required in the case of Ms. Nolan’s fracture.

To determine:

The bone thatis involved in ahip fracture and thepart of the bone is likely to be fractured, the muscles affected by the hip replacement surgery, and the actions that should be performed by Ms. Nolan to strengthen these muscles.