| Site of fracture (e.g., hip, wrist, etc), type and treatment of fracture, underlying medical conditions, and job requirements will affect the disability period. Individuals diagnosed with osteoporosis are not generally disabled. Treatment of fractures and any underlying disease could create a disability period ranging from several days to permanent disability. Poor physical functioning is related to increased number of fractures and delayed recovery. Length of disability is influenced by the time required for the fracture to heal and job demands. Fractures in younger individuals generally heal faster. |