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  • Age and Bone Health
  • Lifestyle Choices
  • Sports and Physical Activity

Uncovering the Risk Factors for Fibula Fractures

Uncovering the Risk Factors for Fibula Fractures

What's This About?

Fibula fractures can happen unexpectedly, but understanding risk factors can help you take preventive measures.
Contents
  • Age and Bone Health
  • Lifestyle Choices
  • Sports and Physical Activity

Age and Bone Health

Older adults, especially those with low bone mass, are at higher risk for fibula fractures. Women are particularly susceptible due to postmenopausal bone density loss.

Lifestyle Choices

Smoking and a poor diet can contribute to weakened bones, increasing fracture risk. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help mitigate these risks.
Factors that increase the likelihood of fibula fractures include age-related bone density loss, smoking, and poor diet.

Sports and Physical Activity

Engaging in high-impact sports or activities without proper precautions can lead to fibula fractures. Sports like soccer, football, and skiing are common culprits.

FAQs

Who is at risk for fibula fractures?

Older adults and women with low bone mass are at higher risk.

Do lifestyle choices affect fracture risk?

Yes, smoking and poor diet increase fracture risk.

What sports increase fracture risk?

High-impact sports like soccer and skiing increase risk.

Key Takeaways

Understanding risk factors empowers you to take steps to prevent fibula fractures.
Talk with Doctronic about how you can reduce your risk today!
Additional References
  1. Kelsey JL, Keegan TH, Prill MM, et al. Risk factors for fracture of the shafts of the tibia and fibula in older individuals. Osteoporos Int 2006; 17:143.
  2. Slauterbeck JR, Shapiro MS, Liu S, Finerman GA. Traumatic fibular shaft fractures in athletes. Am J Sports Med 1995; 23:751.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.