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A common injury in falls is broken bones. Broken hips and arms are especially common in the elderly. You may experience pain or swelling. You may hear grinding, snapping, or creaking. . If you think you have broken a bone due to a fall, call EMS and contact your doctor immediately. If you are doing something that has a high risk of falling (biking, hiking, construction, manual labor, etc) make sure you wear the proper protective equipment to help minimize risk of injury. These may include helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, and mouthguards. You can hurt yourself if you wear ill-fitting equipment or use the equipment incorrectly. Know how and what to buy — and how to wear it — when doing a particular task like renovation or construction work.

Summary:
Assess your bones. Wear protective equipment. Buy the right safety equipment.