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Health Encyclopedia: Osteoporosis Fractures

Fractures

Bone density loss from osteoporosis is a major cause of disability and death in the elderly, mostly due to subsequent fractures. The lifetime risk of spinal fracture in women is about one in three, and that for hip fracture is one in six. Women at highest risk for fractures are those with low bone density plus a history of fractures, particularly nonviolent fractures.

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Each year, there are an estimated 500,000 spinal fractures, 300,0...

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Expert & Community Posts

Finding Alternatives to Restraining Dementia Patients

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...doors and the knowledge that low beds make for fewer falls, many nursing homes have cut back on... Read more »

The First 48 Hours: Preventing a Fall

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...in three people age 65 or older fall each year.But falls pose an additional threat to... Read more »

Fall Prevention Includes Safety-Proofing Your Home

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Falls occur every 68 seconds in the U.S.; and many involve injury, hospitalization, nursing home... Read more »

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Health Guide

About Falls

Causes and Risk Factors

Frequently Asked Questions

If You Fall

Balance Problems

...dizziness that is serious enough to go to a doctor.Balance disorders are one reason older people fall. Falls and fall-related injuries, such as hip fracture, can have a serious impact on an older... Read more »

Images

Colles Fracture - Arm Fracture

Colles Fracture - Arm fracture related to stopping a fall... Read more »

Medications

Sonata Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication is used for a short time to treat people who have trouble falling asleep. If you... Read more »

Rozerem Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). It helps you fall asleep faster so you... Read more »

Mirapex Oral Precautions and Side Effects

Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve... Read more »

LUNESTA Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster,... Read more »

Byetta SubQ Drug Interactions

...you would usually feel when your blood sugar level falls too low (hypoglycemia). Other symptoms... Read more »

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