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Why is Colles fracture common in old age?

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men over 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis, a key factor in why Colles fracture is common in old age. As the body ages, a perfect storm of biological changes creates a heightened vulnerability to this specific type of wrist injury.