As we age, our bones naturally lose density and strength a process that speeds up significantly for people with osteoporosis. This means that injuries which might barely bruise a younger adult can be enough to crack a pelvis in an older one. In fact, something as simple as a slip getting out of the shower or a stumble on an uneven sidewalk is often all it takes. A pelvic fracture is a serious injury at any age, but in older adults it carries extra weight both literally and in