Fragility fractures and the “season of falls”

As we embark upon another long Northwest Ohio winter, we can expect slick, icy conditions to prevail at some point in the season, putting area residents at increased risk of slip-and-fall accidents. For people with strong, healthy bones, a simple slip and fall usually just results in a bruised ego—and, potentially, a sore backside—but for individuals predisposed to fragility fractures, this common mishap can prove to be debilitating or even life-threatening.