1st March 2024

A 76-year-old female is currently in hospital following a hemiarthroplasty for a left neck of femur fracture, having fallen whilst out shopping.

A 76-year-old female is currently in hospital following a hemiarthroplasty for a left neck of femur fracture, having fallen whilst out shopping. There were no complications from the operation and she is recovering well. She has had a DEXA scan and her T score at the hip was -2.9. She has a past medical history of dementia and severe oesophagitis. She has no allergies.

Please prescribe appropriate bone protection for her.