why do bones break?

Answer 1

Hi there...bones can break if they have enough stress put on them in the weakest points. Additionally, if one is malnurished or their health is affected by cancer or another bone related disease this can cause fractures as well. Below is a link to more details on why they can break.

Answer 2

There is some natural bone loss as women and men age. As we grow older, bones can break or weaken if we don’t take steps to keep them strong. The most common breaks in weak bones are in the wrist, spine, and hip.

Broken bones in your spine are painful and very slow to heal.

People with weak bones in their spine gradually lose height and their posture becomes hunched over.



Over time a bent spine can make it hard to walk or even sit up. Broken hips are a very serious problem as we age. They greatly increase the risk of death, especially during the year after they break.

People who break a hip might not recover for months or even years. Because they often cannot care for themselves, they are more likely to have to live in a nursing home.

Tips For Keeping Bones Strong
Calcium is found in foods like milk, leafy green vegetables, and soybeans. Enjoy snacks of yogurt and cheese to increase your calcium. You can also take calcium supplements or eat food specially fortified with calcium.

Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. Make sure you get enough vitamin D from your diet, sunshine, or supplements.

Even simple activities like walking and stair climbing will strengthen your bones. Get at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day, even if it’s only 10 minutes at a time. (Children should get at least 60 minutes a day.)

Answer 3

Due to stress/impact/repetitive injuries. (sport)
When we get old, we have the tendency to get oesthoporosis, that's when our bones become more and more brittle. This may be the reason why older people get broken hips when they fall. I think it's very painful and most have to be hospitalised.

Answer 4

You have taken the bone outside its normal flexibility range and it has tried to comply and hasn't been able to.

Answer 5

Because humans and other creatures do not have rebar inside the bones.

Answer 6

because they arent made of steel and when something has to give, its going to be a bone.

Answer 7

Not enough calcium in the body, I suppose. Bad diet... stress and/or trauma due to an accident, etc.

Answer 8

Something's gotta give. They aren't made of steel, after all.

Answer 9

anything will break if enough force is put on it. even steel and tungsten

Answer 10

Better question, thumbs up.