Sometimes a wrist fracture is more than it seems – it can be the first warning sign that you have osteoporosis. It is important to recognise that it is not normal to break a bone after a fall from standing height. A fracture in one of these three places can affect your independence differently. Let’s look at what these fractures might mean for you.
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Wrist fracture
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Spine fracture
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Hip fracture
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A broken bone or consistent back pain can mean more than you think, and should be investigated properly. If you are over the age of 50, and have had a broken bone after a minimal trauma such as a fall from a standing height – remember, it is always a good idea to follow up with your doctor.
References – Your mum could have osteoporosis
1 International Osteoporosis Foundation. Facts and statistics. osteoporosis.foundation/facts-statistics.
2 International Agency for Research on Cancer. Cancer Today. 2018. gco.iarc.fr.
3 International Osteoporosis Foundation. The Asia-Pacific regional audit. Epidemiology, costs & burden of osteoporosis in 2013. osteoporosis.foundation/educational-hub/material/audits.
4 International Osteoporosis Foundation. That’s osteoporosis. A compact guide to osteoporosis and its prevention and treatment. 2019. osteoporosis.foundation/educational-hub/material/brochures.
5 Cooper C. Am J Med 1997;103:12S-17S; discussion 17S–19S.