This pamphlet gives information about the Halifax Osteoporosis Multidisciplinary Education (HOME) program. Topics include what the HOME program is, topics covered in the program, who can attend, and where the session is held. A website for more information is also provided.
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.
Your body needs calcium for strong bones and teeth, normal blood clotting, and for your muscles, nerves, and heart to work well. Topics include: osteoporosis, how much calcium you need, and how much calcium is too much. Excellent, good, and fair food sources of calcium are listed. Tips for how to get more calcium from food are provided. Information for people with lactose intolerance is given. Information on how to get more vitamin D is provided. A list of resources for more information is incl…
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…
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…
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…