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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Osteoporosis, Fragility & Bone Health Edition | “Sticks & Stones May Break My Bones” Common Fractures Associated with Osteoporosis
Description: Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Krystin A. Hidden, M.D.
Guest: Jad Sfeir, M.D., M.S.
Osteoporosis is responsible for approximately two million fractures per year. It’s estimated that 50% of all women and 25% of all men over age 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture. Bone fractures, especially of the spine and hip are the most serious complications of osteoporosis. While vertebral compression fractures can cause chronic back pain, hip fractures can result in chronic disability and even death. Yet nearly 80% of older Americans who suffer fractures have not been tes...