Your Guide After a Hip Fracture (Breaking a Hip)

Resources and other languages

For more information about hip fractures, hip surgery, and osteoporosis, go to:

Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation: movepainfree.org
Osteoporosis Canada: osteoporosis.ca

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.

Translations

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

Hip fracture recovery pathway: Before surgery to day 7 after surgery

When You’re Having Surgery for a Fractured Hip: Day 8 to 28 after surgery

Current as of: September 13, 2024

Author: Bone & Joint Health Strategic Clinical Network, AHS

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