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After a Hip Fracture
Your guide after a hip fracture
Surgery for your hip fracture
Before your surgery
Day of your surgery
After your surgery
Your recovery
Moving around and caring for yourself
Exercises
Phase 1 hip exercises
Phase 2 hip exercises
Going home
Getting your home ready
Tips for a safe home
Caring for yourself at home
When to get medical help
Osteoporosis
Delirium and confusion – Information for family and friends
Resources and other languages
For more information about hip fractures, hip surgery, and osteoporosis, go to:
For nurse advice and general health information any time, day or night, call Health Link at 811.
For rehabilitation advice from occupational therapists or physical therapists, call the Rehabilitation Advice Line at 1-833-379-0563. For more information on physiotherapy services in Alberta, visit ahs.ca/physio.
The hip fracture recovery pathways and a summary of the hip fracture guide are translated into 7 languages.
When You’re Having Surgery for a Fractured Hip
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