When an older person develops osteoporosis, he or she may actually begin to shrink. If you were always an inch shorter than your dad and suddenly you are the same height (assuming you’re not growing anymore), it might mean that he has osteoporosis. 

Fractured or weak vertebrae can lead to many heath problems, such as bad posture, trouble walking and chronic (long-term) back pain.

Fractured hips can also lead to permanent walking problems, and they may require hip replacement surgery. Many times, someone who has fractured vertebrae or a hip must use a cane or walker for the rest of his or her life.

Fractured bones hurt! No matter how you look at it, broken bones mean a painful experience, whether it be hips, wrists, or any other bone.