This pamphlet is a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of wrist injury recovery. Instructions and diagrams are included. These include 'wrist flexion', 'wrist extension', 'radial deviation', 'ulnar deviation', 'supination', and 'pronation'. The French version of this pamphlet 2160, "Exercices à faire après une blessure au poignet," is also available.
This guide outlines information about hip surgery after a fracture. What the hip joint looks like, types of hip fractures, types of surgeries, and hip rules/precautions are explained. Topics such as what to expect before, during, and after surgery, exercises, preparing to go home, and equipment are covered. The guide also answers any questions you may have about followup care, osteoporosis, nutrition, and resources to stop smoking. A section to write down your health care team contact informati…
Ce dépliant présente les exercices à faire pour se rétablir d’une blessure au poignet. Il contient des instructions accompagnées d’images pour les mouvements suivants : flexion du poignet, extension du poignet, déviation radiale, déviation ulnaire, supination et pronation. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1349, "Exercises After Wrist Injury". This pamphlet is a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of wrist in…
Osteoporosis is a disease where bones become very porous (have many small spaces). Porous bones are more likely to fracture. This disease can affect both women and men. This pamphlet describes instructions for patients who are referred to the Osteoporosis Post-Fracture Clinic, including details of what to expect before your first visit.
This guide outlines information about hip surgery after a fracture. What the hip joint looks like, types of hip fractures, and types of surgeries are explained. Topics such as what to expect before, during, and after surgery, at home, and exercises are covered. The guide also answers any questions you may have about possible complications and osteoporosis. A section with an exercise schedule is given.
A facial bone fracture (break) must be treated to prevent future problems. Problems could include developing facial deformities, dental malocclusions (“bad bite”), jaw infection, or changes in facial growth. You will likely be admitted to a hospital room from the Emergency Department or from the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic. This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after surgery, and at home. A discharge checklist and contact numbers for urgent and non-urgent questions are incl…
This guide outlines information about hip surgery after a fracture. What the hip joint looks like, types of hip fractures, and types of surgeries are explained. Topics such as what to expect before, during, and after surgery, at home, and exercises are covered. The guide also answers any questions you may have about possible complications and osteoporosis. A section with an exercise schedule is given. The French version of this pamphlet 2157, "Se rétablir d’une fracture de la hanche - Hôpital r…
Ce guide porte sur la chirurgie de la hanche après une fracture et présente ce qui suit : articulation de la hanche, types de fractures de la hanche, types de chirurgies, à quoi s’attendre avant, pendant et après une chirurgie, exercices et préparation au retour à la maison. Il aborde les complications possibles et le problème de l’ostéoporose et propose un programme d’exercices. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2137, "Hip Fracture Recovery Guide - Valley Regional…
This pamphlet outlines information about hip surgery after a fracture. What the hip joint looks like, types of hip fractures, types of surgeries, and hip precautions (rules) are explained. Topics include: what to expect before, during, and after surgery, exercises, preparing to go home, and equipment. The guide answers any questions you may have about follow-up care, osteoporosis, nutrition, and resources to stop smoking. A section to write down the numbers of your health care team members is l…