Studies in humans reveal an increased risk of secondary fractures, the value of bone strengthening exercises

Canadian researchers found that men were three times more likely to experience a secondary fracture in the year following a first fracture than those who did not, while the risk of fracture was only 1 , 8 times higher in women. The long-term and long-term study looked at the risk of subsequent hip, spine, forearm and upper arm fractures in 17,721 men and 57,783 women over the age of 50. years in Canada over a 25-year period (1989-2006). ). Suzanne Morin, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, Associate Professor of Medicine, McGill University, and her colleagues found that while the risk of secondary fracture was high for men and women during this period, three years after a previous fracture.

"These results underscore the importance of early recognition of fractures, particularly in men, a population in which secondary prevention is under-implemented," said Dr. Morin. "This tells us that we should focus on anti-fracture strategies at the beginning of the fracture."

Another study presented by researchers in the study on osteoporotic fractures in men is the first to show the relationship between different levels of physical activity and bone strength in older men. While many studies have shown the effects of exercise in women, this study evaluated nearly 1,000 older men (with an average age of 84) and their time spent exercising compared to those sedentary. The researchers found that those who spent more time doing at least moderate physical activity (including housework and some sports such as walking, golf, softball and tai chi) measures of resistance with a lower fracture risk.

"Older men are at higher risk of life fractures.This was ultimately a finding that shows that late physical activity in men was related to bone strength and risk of fracture could reduce the risk of these fractures, "said Lisa Langsetmo, Ph.D., M.Sc., Senior Research Associate, University of Minnesota.

"These two studies show the importance of bone mass gains in men and women and how healthy bones and the risk of osteoporosis are not just a problem for women," said Michael Econs , MD, chairman of the ASBMR board and specialist in endocrinology and metabolism. Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Indiana. "We need to be vigilant in sharing the benefits of building bone mass in men who live longer and are twice as likely to die in the first year of a hip fracture." than women. "

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