Fragility Fractures
A fragility fracture is a serious medical event — often the first visible sign of osteoporosis. Understanding the different types of fragility fractures, their consequences, and how to prevent a second one can make a real difference to your health and independence.
Types of Fragility Fractures
An overview of the four most common fracture sites and what makes them fragility fractures.
Read moreHip Fractures
Why hip fractures are the most serious fragility fracture and what recovery looks like.
Read moreVertebral (Spinal) Fractures
Why spinal fractures are often missed, and what symptoms to watch for.
Read moreWrist Fractures
Often the first fragility fracture — and an important warning sign to take seriously.
Read moreAfter a Fracture: What Next?
Immediate steps after a fracture and why secondary prevention is so important.
Read moreSecondary Fracture Prevention
How to reduce your risk of a second fracture — and what a Fracture Liaison Service does.
Read moreLast reviewed: February 2026 — FragilityFracture.ie Editorial Team