Risk factors predicting subsequent falls and osteoporotic fractures at 4  years after distal radius fracture—a prospective cohort study

ConclusionPrior falls ( ≥ 2) is an independent predictor of subsequent falls in patients with DRF. In clinical practice, screening of patients for prior falls, balance, fracture-specific pain/disability, and BMD may identify those who might be at risk of subsequent falls after their first DRF.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research