About the ANZHFR

A hip fracture is a break at the top of the thigh bone (femur) near the pelvis usually as the result of a fall. It is a life changing injury mostly occuring in people aged over 65 years old.

You may be contacted for follow-up at 120-days from the date of your surgery.

• A member of staff from the hospital where you were treated will contact you by phone, and the call will take 5-15 minutes.
• When they call, they will ask questions about your recovery, your level of mobility, your degree of independence, any additional surgery on your injured hip, and the medications you are taking.

• There are no risks associated with participating in the ANZHFR although there may be inconvenience associated with being followed-up by telephone.
• There are no immediate benefits from participation, although participation will help to improve outcomes for people suffering hip fractures in the future.
• You will not incur any additional costs or receive any payment for participating in the ANZHFR.

Hip fractures are usually caused by a combination of a fall and poor bone quality (also called osteoporosis).

To prevent fractures in the future it is important to consider two things - your bone health and strategies to prevent another fall. Talk to your doctor about which strategies are best for you.

The My Hip My Voice project has developed resources for patients, families and friends. These can be accessed here