A hip fracture is a traumatic event for patients and their families which takes them through a journey of emergency care, surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation process. Patients and families are unprepared and need access to comprehensive and accurate information on how to manage their Information has been developed and is available through the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation at www.canorth.org . This document provides information on surgery, post operative care as well as how to prepare to return home and your rehabilitation.
Additional patient educational resources are available in the “Healthcare Professionals” section.