Chapter 9, Problem 5AYKB

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

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

Characters in the case:

Ms. Hendrix

Adequate information:

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

To determine:

The bone which is involved in the hip fracture, which part of the bone is likely to be fractured, muscles affected by the hip replacement surgery and actions to be performed by Ms. Hendrix to strengthen these muscles.