{"id":9135,"date":"2017-04-29T00:26:25","date_gmt":"2017-04-29T00:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/?p=9135"},"modified":"2020-08-20T20:08:09","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T20:08:09","slug":"hip-fractures-falls-and-bone-density-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/blog\/hip-fractures-falls-and-bone-density-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Hip Fractures, Falls and Bone Density Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"

When senior women breaks a bone, it is common for them to receive treatment to repair the break or fracture. While this might involve a prolonged hospital stay and sometimes even physical therapy and rehabilitation, a bone density test often is not part of the plan. In fact, only about 17-percent of female senior citizens receive this test following a break. This is concerning because it fails to address a root problem associated with the initial break. The result is often an increased risk for future fractures.<\/p>\n

Osteoporosis and Hip Fractures<\/h2>\n

Any woman who has experienced a recent hip fracture should undergo an osteoporosis screening. The results can make the difference between remaining healthy and experiencing future falls or fractures. Multiple fractures are often responsible for a loss of independence and even repeat hospitalizations, more advanced health concerns or death.<\/p>\n

The Advantages of Screenings<\/h2>\n

Osteoporosis screenings offer many advantages. It is a simple procedure that takes only minutes and can be performed right in your doctor\u2019s office. Valuable information is contained in the results, and they tell your doctor important things like:<\/p>\n