General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
After surgery for a hip fracture, rehabilitation supports walking and everyday independence. It starts in hospital when your condition allows. Before discharge, ask where it will continue and which professional will take over your rehabilitation care.
The setting depends on your needs and health. After a hip replacement, sessions may continue at home or at a physiotherapy practice; a more complex medical situation may require a rehabilitation facility. Going home does not by itself determine the right setting.
Ask your physiotherapist to demonstrate the exercises to continue and movements to avoid. Explain the instructions back if anything remains unclear. After internal fixation, the surgeon decides when rehabilitation should begin: do not copy another patient’s programme.
Describe your home and the help available for washing, preparing meals and moving around. The team can assess adaptations and equipment you may need. Ask what must be arranged for your particular situation before planning the first days back at home.
Your usual doctor coordinates follow-up with the surgeon and other professionals. If Prado support is offered, ask how the first appointments will be arranged. For difficulties with practical help or applications, contact the hospital social-work service before leaving.
At home, follow the prescriptions and care instructions. Fever, unusual pain or a swollen calf warrants contacting your doctor. Your next step is to confirm the planned rehabilitation handover; Mon bilan prévention does not replace postoperative follow-up.
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Mon bilan prévention is an appointment to discuss your habits and choose your health priorities. Review the four age groups and practical information.