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Are some people more at risk of broken bones?

On Behalf of | Apr 18, 2023 | Personal Injury

Broken bones may occur suddenly after an accident or after repeated strain on the body. These injuries vary widely in severity and treatment needs.

While anyone can suffer from a bone fracture after an accident, certain traits and factors make some people more prone to broken bones than others.

Traits that increase risk

Risk factors for broken bones include the following conditions and traits that lead to decreased bone density and changes in bone mass that weaken resistance to injury. Age and gender play one of the largest roles in determining risk factors. Women are more prone to bone injuries than men. Additionally, older people have an increased risk of fractures compared to younger individuals.

Certain health conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and others may increase the risk for bone injuries. Likewise, some treatments for health conditions, especially steroid use, may lead to bone loss and increased potential for fractures.

Other concerns for bone health

In some cases, injuries such as spinal fractures can lead to an increased risk of similar injuries in the future. This is most applicable to low-impact fractures rather than those that occur due to a heavy impact or injury.

Making healthy lifestyle choices is also vital to bone health. For example, the repercussions of smoking and drinking negatively impact bone health. Research indicates that both of these activities lead to decreased bone mass and increase the chance of breaks.

While the above risk factors may lead to an increased likelihood of bone injury, even young and healthy individuals can experience severe bone injuries following an accident. Getting proper medical care if you experience an injury helps you heal as well as document what happened.

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