Your hip fracture: all about your hip fracture and what to expect on the road to recovery (18 February 2020)

Summary

This guide by the Royal College of Physicians explains what a hip fracture is and answers questions about how patients will be cared for before and after a hip operation. It is written for patients and their families and carers. The guide covers aspects of hip fracture care such as:

• pain relief
• memory problems
• who should be involved in your care
• how soon an operation should take place
• eating and drinking
• bladder problems
• rehabilitation and physiotherapy following surgery
• when you will be able to go home
• future falls prevention
• bone strengthening medication