🦴 Could a simple fall break your hip? It could be a sign of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is often called the 'silent disease' because it weakens bones without causing symptoms—until a fracture happens. Hip fractures are one of its most serious complications, especially in adults over 50 and postmenopausal women.
⚠️ Watch for these risk factors:
✔️ Age over 50 years
✔️ Menopause
✔️ Low calcium & Vitamin D
✔️ Sedentary lifestyle
✔️ Smoking or excessive alcohol
✔️ Long-term steroid use
The good news? Osteoporosis is preventable and treatable. Regular exercise, a calcium-rich diet, adequate Vitamin D, bone density (DEXA) screening, and timely treatment can significantly reduce your risk of hip fractures.
Don't wait for a fracture to discover weak bones. Early diagnosis can help you stay active, independent, and pain-free.
👨⚕️ Dr. Mohammed Bilal
Consultant Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon
Brain Tower, Jaipur
