Hip Fracture

A hip fracture occurs when the hip bone cracks or breaks. Hear about how a hip fracture is treated and what steps you can take to prevent it.

This video shows you how to use a walker when you need to keep all weight off one leg, and how to use it when your doctor says it's OK to put your foot down between steps.

Unfamiliar hospital environments, medications that may be new, having just given birth, or dealing with a medical condition that may make them weak or unsteady are all reasons why patients might be considered at risk for falling in the hospital. Learn how healthcare facilities decide if someone is a fall risk, the steps that may be taken to prevent falls and some tips that patients can follow to keep themselves safe while they are in the hospital.

Heading home from the hospital soon? As you recover, you are at greater risk for falling and injuring yourself. Watch this important program to learn how to make your home a safe environment.

Watch this video to learn about how using an Incentive Spirometer exercises your lungs after surgery, helps to prevent infections and improves lung function.

You have just finished your hospital stay, and where you go next depends on the type of care you need. Once discharged, the goal is to avoid a return trip to the hospital. Wherever your health care journey leads you, always be sure to know the next steps for follow-up care. If you have questions on medications or instructions, speak up!

Acute pain is pain that is short term, occurring most often after injury or surgery. Patients need to understand that managing their acute pain actually helps their healing, and they play an important role in helping their doctors develop a pain management plan that works best for them.

Watch this video to learn how to prevent the spread of germs and how to recognize the signs of infection while recovering from surgery.