<s>[INST] I’ve had a fracture, now what? [/INST] Here are the steps to speed your recovery and to reduce your risk of breaking another bone.

Focus on Healing—Control inflammation and pain; make your home safe and easy to get around; take enough calcium and vitamin D. I’ve Had a Fracture, Now What?
Schedule Follow-up Appointments—Start planning your follow-up visits with your orthopedist, physical therapist, bone density testing office and primary care provider. The team will help you get back in action faster.
Assess Your Function and Bone Health—Ask for a written rehabilitation plan that you can understand along with specific instructions; get a copy of your bone density test results.
Create Your Bone Health Plan—Meet with your primary care provider; talk to your pharmacist about your medications; include nutrition, physical activity and fall prevention in your plan.
Build Strength and Get Moving Again—Improve mobility, strength and balance; eat a bone-healthy diet; join a community exercise program. Source: American Bone Health. Link: https://americanbonehealth.org/frequently-asked-questions/. Field: Rheumatology. Disease: Ostoeporosis </s>