The doctor named the reasons for the dangerous fracture of the joint

Orthopedic surgeon Andrei Litvinenko explained on Tuesday, July 28, that injuries like a hip fracture are typical for older people.

In conversation with aif.ru The specialist noted that in the elderly, hip fractures most often occur against the background of osteoporosis, in which bones lose calcium and become less durable. Because of this, even falling from a height of one's own height can lead to severe injury, whereas in young people such cases usually end in bruises.

The expert also noted that with such fractures, patients are often immediately fitted with an endoprosthesis. He explained that by old age, the hip joint is usually already very worn out, so the replacement allows you to avoid repeated surgery in the future.

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The day before, on July 27, Litvinenko noted that a hip injury similar to that suffered by singer Alla Pugacheva could lead to serious consequences, from shortening of limbs to protrusions in the spine. The outcome directly depends on the quality of treatment and how strictly the patient adheres to the recommendations of doctors, Moscow 24 clarifies.

At the same time, Alla Pugacheva revealed the reason why she began using a cane, notes 360.ru . The actress admitted that she suffered a broken leg and hip injury a few months ago. She spent four months in bed and is now suffering from panic attacks after surgery. Doctors warned that recovery could take up to six months. A psychologist helped to cope with anxiety, the website writes kp.ru .

Also in July, orthopedic surgeon Pavel Semichenkov warned that refusing to treat a sore joint for a year could lead to ligament atrophy, muscle spasm and chronic inflammation. Ointments and compresses only relieve the symptom, but do not eliminate the cause, writes RT.