Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedics.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0342
- Available Online
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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…