Patients with osteoporosis are prone to fractures if they accidentally fall or get injured, mostly seen in wrist fractures (Coles or Smith fractures, etc.), hip fractures (neck of Yin bone or intertrochanteric fractures, etc.) and vertebral fractures (compression fractures of the 12th thoracic vertebra or the 1st lumbar vertebra, etc.), all with extremely serious consequences. According to preliminary statistics, about 700,000 patients with osteoporosis suffer vertebral fractures and about 300,000 patients with osteoporosis suffer hip fractures every year in China, and half of the latter patients are unable to walk by themselves. What is even more incredible is that the complications caused by hip fractures in people over 50 years old can lead to death in just 1 in 5 cases within a year. This shows that if you are old and suffer from osteoporosis, it is very dangerous if you fall. Therefore, you should be careful in your daily life and prevent fractures at all times. One is to improve body balance through moderate exercise and enhance physical strength, especially lower limb strength. Exercise can reduce the incidence of falls in the elderly. U.S. experts point out that regular exercise is good for keeping the elderly reflective and strong muscles, which is good for body coordination, good balance and reduces the possibility of falling. Those with strong muscles are much less likely to fall than those who are bedridden or weak. Exercise also has a direct effect on bone and joint strength. Underuse or disuse of bones accelerates decalcification and osteoporosis, which can lead to atrophy, just like disuse muscular atrophy. If you keep exercising regularly, your bones will be stronger and less likely to fracture or dislocate even if you fall. The following simple exercises are generally recommended: weight-bearing exercises, such as walking; exercises to strengthen resistance, such as weight lifting; exercises to strengthen joint flexibility and balance, such as yoga or Tai Chi. Exercise also needs to be measured and gradual. It is worth reminding that a doctor’s opinion should be sought before exercising. For some patients with osteoporosis, heavy exercise, such as jogging or tennis, is not suitable, as it may cause fractures. So the amount of exercise to grasp the appropriate, too small to achieve the purpose, too big will cause danger. Second, buy yourself a pair of shoes that fit. If you already suffer from osteoporosis, the purchase of shoes should not only consider the fashionability of the style, the primary consideration is the suitability of the shoes. An ill-fitting pair of shoes will increase the incidence of falls when you are active. It is best to buy low-heeled, flexible cloth shoes that are comfortable, easy to walk in and stand firm. You can also buy athletic shoes that fit well. Leather shoes are better than rubber shoes, and rubber shoes are better than cloth shoes. Shoes should also be worn at home, wearing only socks or slippers, it is easy to fall. Third, when you go out for a walk, you should watch the road and pay attention to safety. When it rains or snows, try to walk on non-slip or turfed roads, while walking on concrete or asphalt roads is easy to slip and fall. If you have arthritis or other diseases that make it difficult for you to walk, use a cane or crutches, accompanied by a family member if necessary. Fourth, keep your home environment bright and safe to place things. The elderly have reduced vision, but also affected by cataracts and other diseases, eye difficulty in distinguishing things, especially in the dark environment, must keep the home environment bright. Such as the ceiling lights in the room; bedroom, bathroom, corridor and other places to install night lights; bedside flashlight. This is not easy to fall when getting up at night for convenience. In addition, to keep the room clean, orderly pile of clothing, do not mix feet; smooth floor carpets; electrical wiring, telephone lines away from the floor; walkways, restrooms and bathrooms near the handrails; in the restroom and bathroom floor put non-slip rubber mats. Fifth, timely treatment of other chronic diseases. Osteoporosis patients combined with other chronic diseases can also affect physical strength and organ function, increasing the probability of falling. Such as severe arthritis will make it difficult to walk; visual impairment will directly affect the ability to walk; chronic pneumonia, hyperthyroidism, cancer, chronic hepatitis and chronic kidney disease have a greater impact on activities and fractures. Many patients even a simple bending movement or an unusual cough can lead to fracture and should be treated urgently. Patients with osteoporosis who implement the above preventive measures can at least prevent needless fractures in most patients, if not 100%.