Open reduction and Fixation: Surgical correction of a bone-break, in contrast with simple splintage or other rigid immobilisation.
Prostheses: Artificial substitute used for a missing or defective part.
Replacement Arthroplasty: Surgical method of removing and replacing a joint or bone.
Rehabilitation: Treatment for an injury or illness aimed at restoring physical abilities.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A painless method using magnetic fields for taking pictures of internal organs.
Bone Scan: A technique to create images of bones on a computer screen or on film. A small amount of radioactive material is injected into a blood vessel and travels through the bloodstream; it collects in the bones and is detected by a scanner.
Pathological Fracture: A fracture that would not otherwise occur were it not for pathological weakening of the bone due to osteoporosis, metastasis, infection, metabolic disorders or other systemic disease.
My dad is 81 years old and suffered fracture of femoral neck, operated and metal rod (all along the femur) and screws were used to stabilise and treatment. After 5 months there is no pain or discomfort. But what should be done so that he starts walking again. He is constantly cared by a nurse and legs receive daily massage and they seem to have improved along with strengthening excercises. But my dad is reluctant to try more efforts and try walking even with 'walker' support and us around him to help.
Does he need psychological analysis and help to overcome his reluctance?