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Father in law, 92 yrs old, had a seizrure during a stroke,...

Question - Father in law, 92 years old, had a seizure during a stroke, and shattered both hips. The doctor wants to go in and try to repair both hips. Is this type of surgery recommended at his age, and what is the recovery rate?

Could my hip be broken?

Question - Usually, if you break your hip, you would be unable to bear weight (you couldn't walk) without being in severe pain. It is more likely that you just banged yourself up from this fall, and that is why your pain comes and goes. You should feel better in a couple of weeks.

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What are the chances a 101-year-old will recover from a broken hip?

Question - Sorry about your grandmother! To be honest, recovering from a broken hip is difficult for any elder. Research has shown that up to half of people who fracture their hip do not survive a year after the fracture because it is so tough for them to recover. Remember at her age, the surgery itself is very risky...

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Does a broken hip always bruise?

Question - A broken hip does not always bruise, although swelling and bruising can most definitely be a sign of a broken bone. Sometimes, people will mistake the swelling and bruising as a minor injury, and not consider that it may be a broken bone. If you have injured your hip it is very important to seek emergency...

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What are good rehab exercises for a broken hip?

Question - There are many different and good kind of exercises to do for a broken hip. To start out I would recommend being serious and exercising regularly and maintaining good health aside from doing exercises because that also counts and also keep a doctor and get checked with him regularly so he can help in...

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What are possible complications from a broken hip?

Question - The possible complications of a broken hip, or most commonly known as a hip fracture are, pain, osteoporosis, death, assisted living for an indefinite period of time, difficulty bending over or coughing, weakened, fragile or stressed bones. Death only occurred within 12 months of the fracture, in 24% of those individuals who were over the age of 50...

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What are the options for repairing a broken hip?

Question - There are several different ways to repair a broken hip. Hip Pinning is a procedure where several screws are placed across the bone that has fractured. This is usually only done on patients that have a femoral neck fracture that is still aligned and only slightly displaced. Hip Hemiarthroplasty describes half a hip replacement...

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What are the signs of a broken hip?

Question - A classic case of a broken hip is often an elderly patient who sustained a low-energy fall and now has pain and is unable to bear weight. In most cases of a broken hip, it is a fragility fracture due to a fall or minor trauma in someone with weakened osteoporotic bone...

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What are the symptoms of a broken hip?

Question - The first and most severe symptom of a broken hip will be extreme and severe pain in the hip area. Most people who break their hip also become immobile or barely able to walk. You will not be able to put pressure on your hips and stand with all your body weight either with a broken hip...

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What are things not to do with a broken hip?

Question - You should not do anything that involves moving any part your lower body in any way, especially including trying to straighten or reset the leg. The only thing you should be doing with a hip fracture is to be seeking immediate medical attention.

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What are ways to help pain related to a broken hip?

Question - There are several ways to help with pain related to a broken hip. The first thing to try is ice. Doctor's recommend a bad of crushed ice, or a bag of frozen peas. Place the cold treatment on the area, and every once in awhile try to move the hip joint around to stretch. Another great way to try to relieve the pain in your hip is to try Yoga...

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What are fatal risks for a broken hip in older people?

Question - A hip fracture in the elderly is considered a very serious issue and can most definately have fatal consequences. One of the most serious risks associated with a hip fracture is that it further limits mobility, leading to more muscle deterioration which can even become a permanent problem for the person affected...

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Does a broken hip cause blood clots?

Question - Blood clots, or more specifically, deep vein thrombosis can be caused by breakages or fractures in the hip. Deep vein thrombosis is clotting in the leg area - specifically the pelvis, lower leg and thighs. You will experience warmth, redness, pain, joint pain - especially in the foot, and swelling...

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Is weight bearing on a broken hip okay?

Question - Your doctor would have to tell you about that. Working in a nursing home for years, I worked with many residents who had suffered from a broken hip. I know for a long time, at least a month, the patient couldn't even, by doctor's orders, lay on the broken hip side. Please keep in mind many of these people were older...

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How common are broken hip injuries in the elderly?

Question - It is quite common for the elderly to sustain a hip injury. When I was younger I was at my grandma's house and he fell down a few stairs and if it had happened to me no big deal, but because it was my grandma they called an ambulance. It is because bones in an older person are usually much more brittle than that of a younger person...

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How dangerous is a broken hip?

Question - Having a broken hip can be a serious condition. First, there is increased risk of the injury repeating itself after healing from the initial fracture. If the person is not fit for surgery, a tension system called traction may be used to let the hip heal naturally...

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How do you fix a broken hip?

Question - A hip fracture, also known as a broken hip, most often requires surgery. The surgery needed depends upon the type of fracture. A femoral neck fracture is when the ball in a ball-and-socket hip joint is fractured, treatment varies according to the age of the patient and the level of displacement in the fracture...

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How long does it take for a broken hip to heal?

Question - Broken hips happen a lot in elderly people. It is not a very common occurrence in younger people. A hip fracture would take between 3 and 6 months to heal because as you get older, you don't heal quite as fast as when you are young. There are factors to consider in the healing of the hips...

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How long does recovery take after a broken hip?

Question - Recovery after a broken hip is very likely since, most surgeries are successful. It could take up to a year to fully recover from a broken hip depending on how old a person is and, how active they were before the injury occurred.

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How can you have sex after a broken hip?

Question - Absolutely. Once a hip replacement is complete and healed, you can return to all of your normal activities with few or no restrictions. This process will take a few weeks or months depending on exactly what procedure you have. During your recovery or before the surgery (if you are being sent home without...

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Does a broken hip impact bladder control?

Question - A broken hip can affect bladder control, it does impact bladder control if the person with a broken hip has hip surgery or is elderly.

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How long is the hospital stay for a broken hip?

Question - The hospital stay for a broken hip can be anywhere from a couple days to a week depending on your age, health, and how bad the injury was, and if you have surgery for the broken hip.

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How can you tell if your hip is broken?

Question - While signs of a hip fracture are unique to the individual, common signs include pain and/or bruising or swelling in one's hip or groin areas. One should also consult a doctor if one is unable to put weight on one leg or the other, or this leg turns outward or is shorter than the other leg...

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What does a broken hip feel like?

Question - If you have a broken hip, you will definitely know immediately. Firstly, you will not be able to walk. Secondly, there will be a large amount of swelling in your hip area. The pelvis is one of the strong bones in your body, and if you break it, it will be extremely painful. You will need to have medical attention as soon as possible...

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Besides pain, what happens if I never have the broken hip fixed?

Question - Hip fractures in young people usually occur after an injury, like a car accident or falling off a roof. Because of the issues with not being able to bear weight or walk after most hip fractures, treatment almost always is surgical repair. However, in some cases, such as a stress fracture of the femur, there could have been the option to not do surgery...

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Can't we admit my grandma with a broken hip where she'll get medical care instead of a nursing home?

Question - I've never heard of a hospital discharging a patient before they are ready for rehab. There are lots of uncertainties now among Medicare providers that due to proposed cuts, they will not be paid for services rendered. This hospital may be afraid that they will not be paid for your grandmother's stay...

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What kind of therapy can I do at home for my wife with a broken hip?

Question - Physical therapy for a broken hip is very effective. But the plan must be laid out by a physcial therapist depending on the type of break and the kindof treatment. I would advise you to go to the hospital or rehab center as soon as possible to get the recommendations for your wife's ongoing therapy...

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When I take mom home from the hospital what supplies will I need while she is recovering from a broken hip?

Question - When I take mom home from the hospital what supplies will I need while she is recovering from a broken hip?

My dad is going home after hip replacement surgery, how can I help?

Question - My dad is going home after hip replacement surgery, how can I help?

How serious is a broken rib for a diabetic?

Question - Broken ribs can occur during an injury, such as a fall, car accident or a sports injury. Ribs that have really broken in two can cause initial damage to a blood vessel or lung, which would cause emergent shortness of breath. However, most broken ribs are just cracked, not really separated in two...

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Is it normal to still have pain three years after I broke my hip?

Question - Reading your question, I agree that you should not have this much pain if your hip is fixed, especially at your young age. My first thought is that there is something else causing your pain, such as sciatica, which is a painful nerve condition of the hip/buttocks on one side of the body...

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How much do the rods and screws that they use for hip fractures weigh?

Question - How much do the rods and screws that they use for hip fractures weigh?

How can we help Mom eat more while she recovers from a broken hip?

Question - I am very sorry to hear about your mother in law. Recovering from a broken hip takes a good deal of time and patience, but you are correct to be concern about her intake. It sounds as though you all have been through quite a lot. A broken hip in this population can be serious and the body requires an...

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What is a broken hip replacement?

Question - A hip replacement is an operation that replaces (usually one) of the patients existing pelvic joints at both the acetabulum (hip socket) and the femoral head (the ball that connects from the thigh bone) with artificial materials. It is generally performed to relieve arthritis pain or to fix a badly damaged...

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What is the difference between fractured hip and broken hip?

Question - There is no difference between a broken hip and a hip fracture. The terms mean the same thing. Hip fractures are in two categories. One of the categories of a hip fracture is called the Femoral Neck Fracture. These occur when the ball that is on the ball and socket joint breaks off of the femur...

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What is the life expectancy after broken hip?

Question - In a study completed by the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, a doctor found that the difference in mortality rates differed markedly between genders. The study found that the life expectancy for men and women of similar ages were about the same, 5.9 and 5.8 in years for men and women respectively...

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What is the prognosis for broken hip in the elderly?

Question - Prognosis depends on many factors. The following are very important: 1.Overall health of patient. 2.Surgeon's skill, experience and ability to do what's necessary (often put in a pin) quickly. Less time in the operating room means less blood loss, less anesthesia, less trauma, which should make initial recovery easier...

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What is the recovery time from broken hip surgery?

Question - Recovery time from a broken hip, or the surgery to repair one, varies hugely depending on a number of factors. Recovery time can range from 6 weeks to a year, depending on the condition and age of the patient, severity of the injury and the invasiveness of the surgery required to repair it...

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What kind of pain results from a broken hip?

Question - Pain resulting from a broken hip or as is called (fractured femoral neck bone) is both acute and chronic. A broken hip typically requires surgery involving plates, screws and casts, all of which are associated with a lengthy, often painful recovery time...

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Where does a broken hip hurt?

Question - Hip pain is often difficult to localize effectively, and the patient usually describes the pain as "my hip hurts," which is rather unspecific. Pain from the hip joint may radiate and present as sympathetic pain in the groin, buttocks, thigh or lower abdomen (usually focused on the side of the injured hip)...

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Why do old people die from a broken hip?

Question - The elderly can have frail bodies that do not tolerate such an action. They often die because of their increased risk of death from hip surgery. They could be more likely to get blood clots in the legs that travel to the lungs. Also pneumonia and infections can be what leads to the death.

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At what point can she come home from the care facility?

Question - Discharge from a extended care facility does not mean that you have to be fully recovered to go home. It simply means that the healthcare team has determined that your condition is stable, and that you do not need rehab-level care anymore. At an extended care facility, a social worker or nurse usually serves as the "discharge planner"...

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What's the best way to catch my 91-year-old mother when she falls?

Question - Once the momentum of a fall starts, it's difficult to stop it. You're at risk of injuring her as well as yourself if you try to stop the fall. It's better to try to slow down the fall to prevent her from injuring herself and you.

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How soon after broken hip surgery can someone climb stairs?

Question - There is no simple answer to this question. The pace of recovery and the ability to do certain tasks varies greatly among individuals. It depends upon the person's age, strength, balance, pain control, and their ability to put full weight through their foot...

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Are blood transfusions necessary after surgery for a broken hip?

Question - Blood transfusions may be necessary after any surgery, as many times people become anemic from the blood lost during the surgical procedure. Furthermore, since the surgery itself is such a stress to the person's system, it may take awhile for someone to recover from a post- operative anemia...

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How can we help my mother with pain from a broken hip?

Question - It is certainly best to get a personalized assessement from a physical therapist so she can talk to you about your mom's specific situation. Generally, therapists try to get patients up as much as possible (raising the head of the bed, spending time up in a chair etc)--this is helpful to their overall health and wellbeing...

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Do pain pills for broken hips aid recovery or just provide pain relief?

Question - Be sure that the surgeon is aware of your other medical issues, such as high blood pressure. Some pain pills relieve the pain but increase the blood pressure readings.

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What sort of recovery can my mum expect after breaking her hip?

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How does a broken hip heal without surgery?

Question - It will not heal without surgery; however this will probably mean that your father will never walk again. It is time to put that phase into play where the caregiving will change tremendously.

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Could a cognitive condition hamper broken hip recovery?

Question - I know it is hard to imagine that one broken hip could lead to such a change in function for your mom. It is often the case that one broken hip or other major surgery or medical illness can tip the scales toward a big decline in function for an elderly person when one is already in a fragile state of health...

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Will a bone marrow transplant hinder broken hip recovery?

Question - Bone marrow transplants are usually performed in the pelvic bone or the sternum, so this procedure would not make the hip weaker or slower in healing from surgery. The issue here would be related more to your father's health in general. I will assume your father had a bone marrow transplant for some...

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What is the treatment for broken hips in the elderly?

Question - Unfortunately, breaking a hip is quite common in the elderly. It is usually related to underlying osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) and can happen spontaneously or because of a fall. When we talk of breaking "a hip" we usually mean a break in the top part of the thigh bone (the femur)...

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Do hip protectors really work to prevent broken hip?

Question - There are a lot of "hip protectors" out there, but very few of them have been evaluated to determine whether they're actually effective. Of those that have been evaluated, the results are mixed.

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What are some good excercises to help rehabilitate a broken hip?

Question - The appropriate type of exercises for a broken hip depend much upon what stage of recovery you are in. First, I would recommend seeking the help of a physical therapist who can give you therapeutically appropriate exercises to meet your specific needs...

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Are there any mobility devises that don't look like walkers?

Question - It’s true that many people who need assistance resist using a walker because they don’t like the image it portrays. There are some options that look less like a traditional aluminum walker. But first, a quick reminder: Your parent should be assessed and advised by a physical therapist before choosinosing a walker...

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When can you travel after broken hip surgery?

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Is there hope Mom will recover from complications associated with a hip fracture?

Question - I am sorry to read about your mother having difficulty after breaking her hip. As I have seen in my years of practice, when elders break their hips, it is often very difficult for them to survive and recover.

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Can a broken hip cause circulatory problems?

Question - In most cases, no. However, depending on the configuration and severity of the injury, blood pathways may be affected, resulting in circulatory system dysfunction. If your circulation problems persist or get worse, please consult your doctor.

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Can a woman with a broken hip have a baby?

Question - In order for a woman with a broken hip to have a baby, she would most likely have to have a C-section because without hips that are functioning correctly, the pelvis may not expand to accommodate the baby during birth. A c-section is also called a cesarean section and involves cutting the woman's stomach...

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Can you have a broken hip without surgery?

Question - A broken hip that doesnt require surgery is uncommon however it isnt imposible, sugery for a broken hip is needed because of the possibility for the patient to bleed to death because of a piece of bone severing an artery in the leg, which there are many of

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Can you walk with a broken hip?

Question - walking with a broken hip may prove to be quite painful as a fractured hip is unable to accept any weight. The result is severe pain in pelviv areas, bruising and swelling. If an individual doesn't take proper bed rest after the hip fracture, complexities in treatment may arise.

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How can we convince her it's for her independence?

Question - When an elderly person resents safety modifications made without her permission in her own home, I have two reactions. The first is indignant. She should be grateful that her children care about her enough to ensure that her home is safe.

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Should we try a different facility?

Question - Changing care facilities is always an option; you are not required to remain in a facility just because you started there. If the care your mother is receiving is not adequate, then you should definitely look into finding another that would provide better care.

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Can a broken hip cause death?

Question - Yes, a broken hip can cause a person to die. Patients will die often 12 months after the hip is broken due to not the actual fracturing of the hip itself, but because of complications with the healing process. Most commonly, patients after the age of fifty fall into the 24% category when it comes to hip fractures ending in death...

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My husband won't try and I'm tired!

Question - It sounds like you are walking uphill with a lot of additional weight, and it is understandably fatiguing. It is not clear to me, however, why your husband “won’t do much.” If he still has pain or instability in his hip, he should be carefully evaluated to determine what needs to be done to improvimprove his functioning...

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Is swimming covered by Medicare for therapy?

Question - I have a broken pelvis and fractured pubic bone. Is swimming at a health club covered by Medicare?

Do I have a broken hip?

Question - It is quite probable that you would know if your hip was broken, due to several factors. First being extreme pain in your hip area; you would probably not be able to walk at all if you had a broken hip. If you did manage to get around, it would be extremely painful...

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Can you break a hip without falling?

Question - Regarding hip fractures in the elderly, the majority of them occur from falls. I would have to agree with your uncle's doctor here. If he is an experienced orthopedist, he knows that hip fractures from a fall would appear totally different from a spontaneous fracture from walking.

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What's the typical broken hip recovery time?

Question - What's the typical broken hip recovery time? My 86 year old father fell and broke his left hip 2 1/2 weeks ago. Six years ago, he had a stroke that affected his left side. Although he overcame most effects of the stroke, he was left with weakness and walked with a cane.

Is there an alternate treatment for my broken hip?

Question - I am 55 and I have a fractured hip from a fall down 5 steps. For the past 7 mos the doctor has been letting it fuse back. It got better and now it is worse. Now he says my anti-inflammatory medicine is causing my bone not to heal. What else can I do?

Is there an adult crib that will prevent my father from getting out of bed and reinjuring his broken hip?

Question - I empathize with your situation. It's very difficult to keep someone safe who has good physical mobility but poor cognition. There are different kinds of "restraints" that can help to keep your dad safe, that are commonly used in medical settings...

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What's the physical therapy for a broken hip with a pin in it?

Question - After someone has surgery to repair a broken hip, they can receive physical therapy in one of several settings, including at the hospital (post op), in a rehabilitation facility (if transferred there), and at home. You didn't specify where your dad is in the process, but regardless, you start by taking him to a physical therapist...

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What are the nutritional needs of an 83 year old woman recovering from a broken hip?

Question - If your mother is suffering from weight loss, and the cause of the weight loss is not known, then she needs to have it looked into by her health care provider. They need to make sure certain diseases are not contributing to her weight loss, such as diabetes, cancer, or thyroid conditions.

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Are there ways to make a non-healing fracture heal?

Question - The best way to help a non-healing fracture to heal is to make sure that you are doing everything possilbe to keep yourself healthy. Eat well, rest, exercise (under physical therapy guidance), and take care of yourself. Sometimes, certain diseases, like osteoporosis, make it difficult for bones to heal well...

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What could be the cause of frequent falls for my father?

Question - There are two kinds of falls in older adults: those that occur as a result of an accident, and those that signal there's some kind of underlying condition. The first kind is seen in more robust elders, can happen anywhere, either at or away from home, is normally a one-time occurrence, and -- if the person is injured -- usually results in a good recovery...

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