Hi there,
I'm am very sorry to hear what happened to your dog.
I would recommend to consult the vet regarding your friends "walker" just to make sure it's not doing anymore damage. Dogs that age still have very soft ligaments and bones and they could easily get even more damaged if they are forced into an unnatural position through the "walker".
Hip damage is something serious, take her back to the vet and make sure he/she does everything possible to make your dog more comfortable.
While she is still in pain just make sure she is as comfortable as she can be. Once her physical pain is gone work on her trauma. She might very well be scared of roads, trucks, loud noises, honking, certain colors etc now, but take it slowly and wait until she is physically fit again.
I hope she will recover fully. All the best!
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