Health Matters: A Hip Fracture Can Change Your Life: Take Steps to Reduce Your Risk
By Brian Culp, MD
Every year, 300,000 older Americans aged 65 and over are hospitalized for falls that result in hip fractures, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
In many cases, those accidents can mark life-changing events.
That’s why it is so important to prevent falls and fractures before they occur.
Reduce Your Risks
Hip fractures generally occur when you lose your balance, stumble over something or slip, like in the shower or getting out of the tub.
Additionally, vision loss, balance problems, and taking multiple medications can increase the risk for falls and consequently, for breaking a hip.