21. Bucket List

It was one my bucket list, I explain, when I'm asked about the cast on my left forearm (non-displaced distal radial fracture). I've never broken a bone before, but you'd think that with osteoporosis, I'm at risk.  OK, but how much risk?  Well, not that much.

The FRAX algorithm uses bone density measurements and also family/personal history and height/weight. FRAX says over the next 10 years I have a 10% risk of a major osteoporotic fracture (which includes my broken wrist) and a 2.5% risk of hip fracture.

That's a fairly low risk, but for me it was 100%.  

So I do anything about it?

As planned I will continue the alendronate for the five year course.
And I will continue HCTZ which diverts calcium from urine to bones.
I should step up my self-designed yoga routine which emphasizes balance, core strength, and posture, the first two particularly important for fall prevention.

And of course, more caution when pruning tall trees