Joint Effort Podcast Episode 43: Preventing Fractures & Bone Health With Dr. Matt Herring, MD

A simple fall shouldn't break a bone. So why do hip, wrist, shoulder, and spine fractures become more common as we age? Dr. Matt Herring explains osteoporosis, fragility fractures, and the steps you can take now to protect your bone health. In this episode of Joint Effort, Dr. Matt Herring, orthopedic traumatologist at DMOS, discusses the causes of fragility fractures, who is most at risk for osteoporosis, and how modern orthopedic care helps patients recover from serious injuries. You'll learn: • What fragility fractures are and why they happen • Why hip, wrist, shoulder, and spine fractures become more common with age • The role of osteoporosis in fracture risk • How calcium, vitamin D, exercise, and smoking cessation support bone health • What a DEXA scan measures and when you should ask your provider about osteoporosis screening • Treatment options for hip fractures and other common injuries • How regional nerve blocks can improve comfort and reduce reliance on narcotics after injury • Why early mobility and rehabilitation are critical for recovery after a fracture • How evidence-based protocols help improve outcomes for trauma patients Whether you're concerned about osteoporosis, caring for an aging loved one, or looking for ways to maintain healthy bones, this episode offers practical advice and insights from the front lines of orthopedic trauma care. Learn more about DMOS at dmos.com #JointEffortPodcast #DMOS #BoneHealth #Osteoporosis #HipFracture #Orthopedics #HealthyAging #FracturePrevention #TraumaCare #OsteoporosisAwareness