Pelvic Fracture - Care / Equp / Info?

Pelvic Fracture
- female 80+
- cause unknown; (no trauma Hx; prelim tests not indicate cancer)
- discharged from hospital
- living with son/daughter's family (non-health care workers)
- difficulties/delay healing of fracture
- cannot walk
- pain+
- need to know:
(1)-any speicialised wheelchair/aids for pelvic fracture
(2)-any other caring tips
(3)-possible causes

Thanks!!

http://www.lifespan.org/adam/healthillus...

http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec05/ch062/ch...

http://www.mageerehab.org/programs/artic...

I hope some of this info is enough to help you.

~`Sorry cant help just want points~

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