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Hip Fractures

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Publications

1.   Hip Fractures Among Older Adults — This fact sheet discusses the rate at which hip fractures occur among older adults and ways in which hip fractures can be prevented.

   http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/adulthipfx.htm

2.   Hip Injuries and Disorders — This site is a general source of information for hip injuries and disorders related to the hip.

   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hipinjuriesanddisorders.html

3.   Joint Replacement Surgery and You: Information for Multicultural Communities — This easy to read publication describes joint replacement surgery including what happens during surgery and what to expect after surgery. It discusses the replacement joint (prosthesis) and reasons why individuals may need joint replacement.

   http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Joint_Replacement/default.asp

4.   Once is Enough: A Guide to Preventing Future Fractures — This fact sheet will help you better understand the relationship between fractures and osteoporosis, so you can take action now to strengthen and protect your bones. It also explains the osteoporosis evaluation procedure.

   http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/Fracture/default.asp

5.   Preventing Falls and Related Fractures — This publication explains how osteoporosis can progress without symptoms, and how falls are especially dangerous for those with low bone density.

   http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/Fracture/preventing_falls.asp...

6.   Questions and Answers About Hip Replacement — This fact sheet explains what is involved with a hip replacement, who should receive one, and what the possible alternatives are.

   http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Hip_Replacement/default.asp

7.   What Are Ways to Prevent Falls and Related Fractures? — This fact sheet discusses ways to learn how to prevent falls that can help you avoid broken bones and the problems they can cause.

   http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/Fracture/prevent_falls_ff.asp...

8. Activities after a Hip Replacement (Copyright © AAOS) — This publication contains information on what to anticipate after a hip replacement while in the hospital, after discharge, and at home. It also contains information on medication, diet, and when to resume to normal activities.

   http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00356&return_link=0

9. Joint Surgery Center (Copyright © Arthritis Foundation) — This site provides information on the different types of joint surgery, the benefits and risks, and also discusses the types of joint replacement parts. It gives tips about effective communication with your doctor, explains what you can do to prepare for the surgery, and how to take care of yourself.

   http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/SurgeryCenter/default.asp

10. Total Joint Replacement (Copyright © AAOS) — This fact sheet discusses total joint replacement when an arthritic or damaged joint is removed and replaced with an artificial joint called a prosthesis. It also provides information on how these replacements are treated, the risks of surgery and preparing for surgery.

    http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00233

Organizations

1.   National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDC, OPHS, HHS
2.   National Institute on Aging, NIH, HHS
3.   Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center, NIAMS, NIH, HHS
4. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
5. American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)

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Content last updated March 5, 2009.