People whose anemia is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B12 may have these symptoms: 1  A tingling, pins and needles sensation in the hands or feet. 2  Lost sense of touch. 3  A wobbly gait and difficulty walking.  Clumsiness and stiffness of the arms and 1  legs. Dementia.
Osteoporosis Insight. Subscribe to our Osteoporosis Insight e-newsletter to stay up to date on osteoporosis topics. A hip fracture is a serious injury, with complications that can be life-threatening. The risk of hip fracture rises with age. Older people are at a higher risk of hip fracture because bones tend to weaken with age (osteoporosis). Multiple medications, poor vision and balance problems also make older people more likely to trip and fall â one of the most common causes of hip fracture. A hip fracture almost always requires surgical repair or replacement, followed by months of physical therapy.
The increase of age is related to the increase of the incidence of hip fracture, which is the most frequent cause of hospitalization in centenarians, overcoming congestive heart failure and respiratory infection. Falls are the most common cause of hip fractures, around 30-60% of older adults fall each year.