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Healing-Broken-Bones

Seniors Have Difficulty Healing Broken Bones: Here’s Why

The older you get, the more difficult it is for your bones to heal after a fracture. And even when they do recover, they remain brittle, and are prone to additional fractures.

As we age, our skeletal system undergoes changes that give birth to several health conditions, such as osteoporosis and arthritis.Delayed recovery and the resulting limited mobility add to the complexity of this scenario, presenting unique challenges for healthcare providers.

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