Neurosurgeon
Neurosurgeon
FRACTURES | LAS VEGAS
Dr. Andrew Lee, MD | Nevada Spine Clinic, Las Vegas, Nevada
The hip joint is formed by the femoral head and acetabulum. The femoral neck connects the femoral head to the shaft and is a common fracture location, particularly in older patients following falls. The femoral neck has limited inherent blood supply, making displaced fractures prone to avascular necrosis if not treated promptly and appropriately.
Dr. Andrew Lee at Nevada Spine Clinic and Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas evaluates each fracture individually to determine the most appropriate fixation strategy based on fracture pattern, bone quality, and patient goals.
Hip fractures are surgical emergencies in patients who are medically able to tolerate surgery. Prolonged immobility from untreated hip fractures carries significant risk of pneumonia, blood clots, pressure sores, and death in elderly patients. Dr. Andrew Lee treats hip fractures urgently at Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas to allow early mobilization.
Open reduction and internal fixation of hip fractures restores alignment and provides stable fixation allowing early weight bearing. The specific implant used depends on the fracture pattern. Intertrochanteric fractures are typically fixed with an intramedullary nail or sliding hip screw. Femoral neck fractures may be fixed with cannulated screws or treated with hip replacement depending on the patient’s age and fracture displacement.
Recovery depends on fracture severity, fixation achieved, and patient factors. Dr. Andrew Lee at Nevada Spine Clinic in Las Vegas provides individualized rehabilitation guidance to optimize bone healing and functional recovery.
Weight bearing restrictions and activity timelines are determined at follow-up appointments based on fracture healing progress on imaging.
Pain decreases progressively as healing occurs over six to twelve weeks. Functional recovery continues for three to six months following surgery. Dr. Lee monitors healing with imaging at regular follow-up visits.
Most patients return to independent daily activity within six to twelve weeks, with full recovery over three to six months depending on fracture complexity and patient factors.
No bathtub, swimming, or hot tub until cleared by Dr. Lee.
Follow all wound care instructions at discharge. Avoid soaking the incision in water until cleared by Dr. Lee. Pat the wound dry after showering and apply a clean bandage.
Monitor the incision for increasing redness, warmth, swelling, or drainage and contact Nevada Spine Clinic immediately if any of these occur. Prescription refills require forty-eight hours advance notice.
Follow the specific weight bearing restrictions provided by Dr. Lee. These are individualized to your fracture pattern and the fixation achieved at surgery. Do not bear weight beyond prescribed limits until cleared at follow-up.
Contact Nevada Spine Clinic or go to the nearest emergency room for fever, sudden increase in pain, inability to bear weight as previously tolerated, or wound concerns.
No bathtub, swimming, or hot tub until cleared by Dr. Lee.
Dr. Andrew Lee, MD | Nevada Spine Clinic, Las Vegas
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