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Lam Cheng’s Fracture︱Doctor: Osteoporosis can easily lead to fractures. Women who belong to a high-risk group should take more calcium

2021-10-19T16:04:55.653Z


The Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor fell down from the stairs yesterday (18) when he was going downstairs in Government House. After a doctor's examination, it was confirmed that his right elbow was slightly fractured. After staying in the hospital for one night, he left Queen Mary Hospital this (19) morning.


The Chief Executive Carrie Lam fell down from the stairs when she went downstairs in Government House yesterday (18th) night. After a doctor's examination, it was confirmed that her right elbow was slightly fractured. After staying in the hospital for one night, she left Queen Mary Hospital this morning (19th).


Orthopedics specialists said that fractures have many causes, the most common of which is osteoporosis. It is recommended that patients who have suffered fractures should be checked to see if they have osteoporosis.

Women, those who lack calcium or vitamin D, and those with family medical history are all at high risk of osteoporosis. The public should be reminded to prevent early, take more calcium in their diet, and do more outdoor exercise to absorb vitamin D, especially for women. Be vigilant and be prepared in advance, "Women must have a drop in bone density before and after menstruation, so the (calcium) accumulated before you see is not enough."


Carrie Lam posted on the social platform facebook this evening that part of her right elbow had "collapsed".

(Lam Cheng facebook picture)

Falling on the ground is a high risk of osteoporosis

Orthopedic specialist Xiong Zhaolin said that fractures have many causes. Except for sports, industrial accidents and traffic accidents, they are mainly caused by osteoporosis. However, some people have bone tumors or developmental problems when they were young. Bone deformation, these people are easy to break bones, but these conditions are not common.

He said that if someone falls on the ground and causes a fracture, it is an osteoporotic fracture. A typical osteoporotic fracture occurs at the wrist, lumbar-thoracic junction, hip joint, and the elbow is not a common location.

Many people are at high risk of osteoporosis, including women (especially women who have stopped menstruating before the age of 45), underweight (BMI less than 19), lack of calcium or vitamin D, smoking and drinking habits, and Family history, long-term illness (such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, long-term use of steroids, poor control of thyroid problems).

Osteoporosis has no obvious symptoms and is easily ignored

Xiong Zhaolin pointed out that because osteoporosis has no obvious symptoms, most people will only learn about their osteoporosis after a fracture occurs. It is recommended that citizens take online questionnaire assessments. If they find that they have several high-risk factors, they should seek medical advice and accept it depending on the situation. "Dual Energy Bone Density Scan (DEXA)".

He said that if the value after the test is greater than minus 1, it is normal; if it is between minus 2.5 and minus 1, the bone is thin and will increase the risk of bone fracture; if it is less than minus 2.5, it is osteoporosis and the risk of bone fracture is high. .

Daily intake of 1200 mg calcium helps prevent

He reminded the public to take precautions as soon as possible. They should take more calcium in their diet, "1200 mg per day." If they do not absorb enough calcium in their diet, they should take calcium supplements. On the other hand, they should also go outside to enjoy the sun. Absorb vitamin D, and should do weight-bearing exercises, including dancing, fitness, and ball sports.

He continued that citizens should not smoke or drink alcohol. Drinking only one cup of coffee a day will help prevent osteoporosis.

He emphasized that it is easier for the body to absorb calcium before the age of 35, and urged the public to take more calcium when they are young and prepare for the future. I also bluntly said that women are more prone to osteoporosis due to hormonal problems, and they should take calcium in advance to increase bone density.

Xiong Zhaolin, a specialist in orthopedics, said that women, those who lack calcium or vitamin D, and have family medical history, are all at high risk of osteoporosis.

(Provided by interviewee)

Lam Cheng’s fracture︱After the fall, he said that his elbow was broken: the most difficult to dress and write. Lam Cheng’s fracture︱Doctor: It’s difficult for patients with elbow fractures to sign "freely". It will take three weeks to recover Lam Cheng’s fracture. The Family Planning Association: Older women should undergo a bone density test. Lam Cheng’s fractures︱Doctor: Elderly fractures have a trilogy, and different ages have high-risk parts.

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Source: hk1

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