Chapter 8, Problem 24RQ

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason behind the increased likelihood of a hip fracture to occur than a broken shoulder, in a person suffering from the osteoporosis.

Concept introduction:

Osteoporosis is a disorder in which the loss of bone mass and bone density occurs to a level that increases the risk of fracture. It is more common in females as compared to males. It generally occurs in aged individuals.