Fragile fractures occur in any bone after a fall or trip from a standing height or less that results in broken bones. Elderly people are more likely to fall prey to such conditions during winters as they tend to wake up multiple times in the night to urinate. Due to their weak muscles and bones they are more likely to suffer from fragile fractures just from a mere fall. Causes Of Fragile Fractures According to NCBI almost 125 million people suffer from Osteoporosis in Europe India Japan and the USA. Globally 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men