Risk factors for hip fractures

inessa2012 · Newbie Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 1

Hello, folks. My friend has recently fallen on the street and she broke her hip. It has a long time since we have passed menopause. I would like to know risk factors for hip fractures. I would be very grateful if someone could reply me to this. I would like to see whether I have any of these factors.

ewen1327 · Newbie Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 1

Hello, there. There are several risk factors for hip fractures. When it comes to younger persons, those are usually conditions and disorders that interfere with vitamin D metabolism. Those are endocrine, gastrointestinal or rheumatoid conditions. Long term use of steroids can also be a risk factor for these fractures. The risk is bigger in elderly. Women are more jeopardized than men. 80% of hip fractures are reserved for women. Osteoporosis is another condition that is excellent terrain for fractures in this region of the body. Physical inactivity is another risk factor. I hope that your friend will be all right. Be careful!

Risk factors for hip fractures

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