Roger and Janet
Hope your recovery progresses well. Janet, You might want to find out from your doc if you are more susceptible to fractures for any specific reason. Osteopenia, low 25 hydroxy vitamin D, Calcium intake etc.
Most of my patients - in the cloudy PNW have low 25 hydroxy Vitamin D, due to minimal sun exposure Low D probably contributes to many health risks, including bone and joint health, and risks for MS, breast, prostate CA. The Data on Vitamin D is far from complete.
Jim