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Doctors Share 15 Habits to Start Now to Avoid a Broken Hip Later

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doIn the past, a broken hip for a senior person usually led to an early death. Fortunately, advances in medical science and orthopedic surgery have reduced the mortality rate for such injuries.

If you are among those at risk for breaking your hip, doctors recommend steps to take now to avoid it in the future. Did you know that if you are 65 or older and have osteoporosis and have an 87-96 percent chance of fracturing your hip?

Most broken hips are the result of trips and falls. What can you do to protect yourself? You are at a higher risk of stumbling and breaking your hip if you are a female age 80 and beyond.

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