History raises concern about osteoporosis

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A 72-year-old woman presents to the emergency room after falling in her home. She slipped on spilled water in her kitchen. She was unable to get up after her fall and was found on the floor in her kitchen by her son, stopping by after work. She complains of severe right hip pain. On examination, she has bruising over her right hip. Range of motion in her right hip is markedly decreased, with pain on both internal and external rotation. X-ray film reveals a hip fracture and probable low bone mass. The history raises concern about osteoporosis.

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