Most Common Fractures in Elderly Osteoporosis
Disease description:
Recently, my grandfather experienced lower back pain. After a hospital examination, he was diagnosed with osteoporosis, and the doctor warned that this condition increases the risk of fractures. What are the most common types of fractures associated with osteoporosis in the elderly?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
The most common fractures associated with osteoporosis in older adults include wrist fractures, femoral neck fractures, and vertebral compression fractures. Fractures resulting from osteoporosis represent its most serious complication and are associated with a high rate of disability. When patients exhibit symptoms of osteoporosis, these should be taken very seriously, and delayed or inadequate treatment must be avoided. Osteoporosis typically begins to develop around age 50; therefore, patients are advised to undergo regular bone mineral density (BMD) testing and to consistently take calcium and vitamin D supplements as part of daily management—both of which can help alleviate or prevent osteoporosis-related symptoms.
