Basic Mobility and Physical Activity During Hospitalization for a Hip Fracture: Functions Needed and Strategies Used

Present study aim to gain an understanding of functions needed and strategies used for patients following hip fracture surgery to be independent in basic mobility activities during acute hospitalization, and establish knowledge of how much (or little) patients get out of bed.Within the patients included in this cohort study (1), a subgroup will also be included in a satellite study (2), with a separate objective. Definitions are presented in the detailed description below (objectives 1-2).

Inclusion Criteria:Patients who have undergone surgery for hip fracture at Hvidovre Hospital admitted to department 210/212 or at Bispebjerg Hospital department M1.Being able to participate in basic mobility activities with assistance pre-fracture (Cumulated Ambulation Score (by recall) ≥ 3)Able to give written informed consent or having a relative/legal guardian to give written consent, not later than on 3rd postoperative dayExclusion Criteria:Postoperative weightbearing restrictionsMultiple fracturesActive cancer or suspected pathological fracturePost operative medical complications limiting the patient from getting out of bedPatients with permanent residence in a nursing homePatient unwilling to cooperate for testing