Spontaneous fracture

It is a common spontaneous fracture in the elderly, that is, a fracture with no obvious history of trauma. Fractures caused by osteoporosis in the elderly account for more than 50% of patients with ordinary fractures. Osteoporosis is an aging disease. With the increase of age and endocrine changes, bone calcium is lost, and the bone becomes loose. As a result, the bone becomes brittle and brittle, and it is prone to fracture. In winter, the calcium in the bones of the elderly is easy to lose, aggravating the osteoporosis process, and reducing bone strength. Therefore, this kind of spontaneous fracture is particularly common in winter.

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