Did an eval today and wondering how other OT's might address the situation.
94 y/o female living with her 70 y/o daughter. Recent fall resulting in femur fracture. Ambulates with a rolling walker and supervision. Independent with toileting. Requires assistance with upper body dressing, independent with LE dressing. Requires assistance with bathing. Patient previously received assistance with bathing and dressing. Patient has pain 8/10 in right femur with weight bearing. She is unable to raise her bi-lateral shoulders past approximately 90 degree flexion/abduction. How would you treat this patient and WHY??? Thanks, Ron -- Ron Carson MHS, OT -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
