Patients and Caregivers / Hip Fracture Pathway
FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Hip Fracture Pathway
This page is for individuals who have experienced hip fractures and their caregivers. More topics will be added over time.
What to Expect After a Hip Fracture. Dr. Jenny Thain, Geriatrician, Western University, explains the causes of hip fractures, when surgery is needed, what to expect after surgery, and how to prevent future fractures. Video from Osteoporosis Canada.
ONTARIO HEALTH PATIENT GUIDE · 2024 UPDATE
Hip Fracture: A guide for people having surgery for a fragility hip fracture
A free guide from Ontario Health for patients and their caregivers. Download it, print it, or keep it on your phone.
Choose a topic
Each topic opens its own page or resource. More topics will be added over time.
Medication
Information on medications: how they work, who they are for, and what to expect during treatment.
Delirium
Coming soon.
Nutrition
Dietitian support, a calcium calculator, and a guide to strong bones.
Community Supports
Health811, 211 Ontario and Ontario Health atHome.
For Hospitals
The hip fracture quality standard and the patient guide.