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A member asked:
Elderly with osteoporosis breaks shoulder. will it be down hill from here like when elderly breaks a hip?
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Not necessarily: I would have her vitamin d levels checked. Also not sure how the shoulder was injured but make sure balance and gait is good or have physical therapy evaluation for gait training and balance.
Answered 8/25/2013
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