Selection of a treatment method is a crucial step in ensuring an optimal quality of life and improving patient’s mobility, which exerts an effect on the course of the disease, effectiveness of therapy, speed of recovery, and patient’s comfort. Osteoarthritis (OA) affecting primarily persons aged over 65 is characterized by the degeneration of joint cartilage, bone remodelling, and inflammation of joint tissues. Diagnosis includes imaging techniques, such as X-ray and MRI, as well as assessment of the severity of changes based on the Kellgren-Lawrence scale. Treatment of osteoarthritis aims to reduce pain and improve patient’s functional efficiency, using non-pharmacological methods, pharmacological treatments, physiotherapy, and surgical interventions. The described case concerns a 72-year-old female with advanced degenerative changes, who had undergone the Forage procedure. Three weeks later, a subtrochanteric femoral fracture occurred, requiring further surgical intervention. In geriatric patients, a prolonged convalescence can significantly affect the perceived quality of life; thus, medical decisions should consider not only medical indications, but also the patient’s perspective and expectations regarding the quality of further life. The aim of the study is to provide a broader view of geriatric patients, taking into account their unique health needs, challenges and the importance of an individual approach to treatment and care