BOPDHB Patient Resources Fractured Neck of Femur Patient Handbook- May 2015 | Page 5

The book will tell you about what happens before your surgery,
the different types of surgery used to repair your broken hip. It
will cover your recovery and help you plan for your discharge
from hospital.

Introduction

You have been admitted to hospital because you have broken
your hip. This booklet has been designed to give you and your
family/whānau information about what this will mean for you.

People who have hip fractures have various levels of wellness
and fitness and so your treatment will always be planned to suit
you. Keep this booklet handy so you and your whānau can refer
to it as a guide in the weeks ahead.

The hospital team involved in your care:
Medical Teams
The Medical teams include the Orthopaedic Surgeon and the
Geriatrician or Physician, with their junior staff of Registrars and
House Officers.

Nursing staff
The Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and the Healthcare
Assistants will support you through your stay, providing necessary
care and assistance to achieve your personal recovery goals.

Physiotherapist
The physiotherapists will focus on helping you with your physical
recovery. They will teach you exercises to help strengthen your leg
after your surgery and help you to get walking again. You may need
a walking frame for a short while.
They will help you with your walking/rehabilitation until you are
ready to be discharged from hospital.

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