India, July 18 -- Fractures are not in isolation. They don't happen solely because of an accidental fall. Rather, they highlight the concerning condition of osteoporosis, where bones become weak and brittle, more likely to break even from small bumps or slips. Often, many remain unaware, as this 'silent disease' only comes to light when there's a fracture. Further, thyroid disorders aggravate osteoporosis in women. This double trouble of hormonal imbalance of the thyroid and weak bones makes women more vulnerable to breaking bones easily.

Dr Kiran Kharat, senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Ruby Hall Clinic, in an interview with HT Lifestyle, shared that women with thyroid disorders are at a higher risk of breaking bones because they ...