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Wrist Fractures May Increase Risk of Hip Fractures

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Wrist Fractures May Increase Risk of Hip Fractures

Certain types of bone fractures have the potential to put you at risk for further bone fractures — even on a different part of your body. Wrist and hip fractures are one of these combinations.

A recent study found that patients who have suffered a Colles’ wrist fracture are at a significantly higher risk of experiencing a hip fracture, compared to people who have not had a Colles’ fracture. The researchers found that osteoporosis (bone disease) is a risk factor associated with hip fracture, especially if a patient has had a Colles’ fracture and has osteoporosis.

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