Half of people who break a hip have already had at least one broken bone. Less than 1 in 5 who break their hip are on treatment for osteoporosis. Approximately 80 percent of people treated in clinics or hospitals for a fracture are not subsequently screened for osteoporosis or for their risk of falls.
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Preventing the Next Fracture
One tough break leads to another. How do you decrease your risk of having another fracture once you have broken a bone?