Thin women of Northern European background, Caucasian, with osteoporosis are susceptible. Illness, death and the cost of hip fractures make prevention imperative. The best prevention is the preservation of healthy bone by adequate calcium and vitamin D in teenage girls with active exercise throughout life. Estrogen replacement within eight years after the menopause helps prevent the more rapid loss of calcium that occurs at this time. Try to avoid it.
Slow walkers bump down on their hip, fast ones fracture a wrist.
A fatty cushioned rump prevents hip fractures, lean ones encourage them. Long-acting tranquilizers and throw rugs should be avoided as both encourage tripping. The latter fracture patients are older and average 85 years of age. There will be a difficult adjustment to your home life, shopping, and leisure activities. Education of those awaiting hospital discharge with a hip fracture and their families is central in preventing complications.