One of my nearest neighbors fell about 3 months ago and broke her hip and back at the same time--she's in her late 80s and has been back home at least 2 months and is getting around pretty good with the help of a walker.
Kingfisher:
I hope your mother heals well. I don't know anything about the injury. I have been through a lot in the last 5 years with my elder parents. All I can say is that modern medicine can keep them going against all odds. Whether it improves the quality of life is doubtful sometimes.
Best wishes.