When should I seek medical help for my bone health?

If you have a family history of osteoporosis – especially a parent with a hip fracture – or you’re going through peri/menopause, it’s key to talk to your consultant about bone health protection.

If you have signs or symptoms of a fracture, you need to seek emergency help. The 3 most common signs of a broken bone are:

• pain – especially when you put weight on the injury, touch it, press it, or move it

• swelling, bruising, or tenderness

• a change in shape (deformity), or the bone poking through the skin

You may also hear or feel a snap or grinding as the injury happens.