After The Fracture

Table Of Contents

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Introduction

General Information About Pain After A Fracture

• Three Stages of Pain from a Fracture

• Acute Pain – Immediately after a Fracture

• Sub-acute Pain – The Weeks after the Fracture and Following Recovery

• Chronic Pain – After Healing is Complete

What To Expect From Some Specific Types Of Fracture

• Wrist and Shoulder Fractures

• Hip Fractures

• Spine Fractures

A Few Self-Help Guidelines For Day-To-Day Activities After A Spine Fracture

• What is a Neutral Spine?

• Bed Rest

• Positioning in Bed

• Standing and Walking

• Sitting

• Sitting to Standing and Standing to Sitting

• Bending with a Neutral Spine

• The Hip Hinge

• Gradually Increasing Activity: Recovery Guidelines

• After the Spine Fracture Heals

• Returning to Activities of Daily Living

When The Pain Persists

Videos On How To Safely Do Everyday Activities