Low-energy distal radius fractures in middle-aged and elderly women—seasonal variations, prevalence of osteoporosis, and associates with fractures

Abstract

Our study highlights that environmental factor, as well as osteoporosis are associated with distal radius fractures in middle-aged and elderly women. Osteoporosis is also frequently found in outdoor patients, thus, all female distal radius fracture patients >or=50 years should be referred for osteoporosis assessment.

Can distal radius or vertebra fractures due to low-energy trauma be a harbinger of a hip fracture?

“…[5][6][7] Increased risk secondary to fracture lasts up to 10 years. Therefore, 40-60% of the surviving men and women were observed to experience another fracture later on.…”

Epidemiology of distal radius fractures and factors predicting risk and prognosis

“…55,58 When health conditions exist, which cause both loss of bone strength (eg, OP) and deficits in dynamic balance (eg, chronic stroke or diabetic neuropathy), the incidence of falls and the associated risk of DRF increase. [59][60][61][62] Prognostic factors…”

Epidemiology and seasonal variation of distal radius fractures in Oulu, Finland

“…A study from Norway suggested that there is seasonal variation only in those distal radius fractures sustained outdoors [31]. We could not assess whether the falling incidents had occurred indoors or outdoors, as we did not have the resources to interview the patients.…”