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Most
fractures that occur in adulthood with minimal trauma, such as a fall
from standing height are often a consequence of osteoporosis. |
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A vertebral (spine) fracture is the most common bone break that occurs as a result of osteoporosis. |
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A
vertebral fracture can occur spontaneously in an individual with
osteoporosis. It may result from routine movement and there may be no
precipitating event. |
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After a vertebral fracture, about 1 in 5 women will have a second vertebral fracture within the next year. |
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Multiple
fractures of the spine can change your appearance by causing loss of
height, a curving of the shoulders and back, and a thickening waistline. |
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It
is estimated that more than 90% of hip fractures are associated with
osteoporosis. Hip fractures most often occur in adults over the age of
70 and the risk for hip fracture dramatically increases with advanced
age. |
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A
hip fracture can impact an individual’s life in many ways. It commonly
leads to a loss of independence. Almost all people who have hip
fractures require surgery to repair the broken bone. A hip fracture may
cause temporary disability, permanent disability, or even death. |
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A wrist fracture is a common type of fracture that occurs in postmenopausal women. |
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It is important to know that once you have had a fracture, you are at an increased risk for future fractures. |
