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Why is it important for someone to NOT stay bedridden for a long time after fracturing a bone?
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Why is it important for someone to NOT stay bedridden for a long time after
fracturing a bone?

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The muscles, joints and bones are adversely affected by immobility. The bones lose calcium as a result of the lack of weight bearing activity and this can lead to disuse osteoporosis, hypercalcemia, and fractures.
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