Difficulty walking? It could be an ‘early warning sign’ for fractures
Asking patients about their walking ability could catch those at greater risk, Aussie doctors say.
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Over-45s who struggle to walk for one kilometre are up to three times more likely to experience fractures than those without such limitations, Australian doctors report.
The team say self-reported walking capacity could act as an “early warning sign” for doctors.