Elderly Falls & Bone Health | Dr Ram Prasad x Dr Neeraja | Frax Score, Foot Care, Neurology Podcast

🎙️ Falls in Elderly – Causes, Prevention & Ortho-Neuro Insights In this highly informative podcast, Dr. Ram Prasad Kancherla (MS Ortho – AIIMS New Delhi, FAOA Australia) and Dr. Neeraja (Senior Neurologist) explore one of the most common and dangerous concerns in aging: falls and fractures in elderly patients. From hip fractures to spine injuries, and from brain balance issues to poor foot care, this podcast discusses everything that affects the safety and health of your loved ones in their 60s, 70s, and beyond. 🧠 Topics Covered: 🔹 Why elderly people fall – Ortho vs Neuro causes 🔹 What is Frax Score & how to use it to assess fracture risk 🔹 How to choose proper footwear/slippers to avoid falls 🔹 Slippery tiles, poor vision, and foot numbness in diabetics 🔹 Myths around walking sticks and elderly mobility 🔹 Parkinson’s, seizures, and brain changes that lead to imbalance 🔹 Post-fall effects – spine fractures, hip surgeries, blood clots 🔹 Can we avoid total knee replacement in elderly patients? 🔹 Importance of bone density and diet in the 60s and 70s 🔹 When to consult a neurologist vs an orthopaedic 🔹 Lifestyle tips to stay strong and independent after 60 👨‍⚕️ Dr Ram Prasad – Orthopaedic Surgeon 📍 A1 Amar Orthopaedic Hospital, Kothapet, Guntur – 522001 📞 Appointments: 0863 2254321 | 93933 46693 | 98486 50807 📲 WhatsApp Medical Reports: 73962 80381 📸 Instagram: @a1_ortho_care 👩‍⚕️ Dr Neeraja – Neurologist 📍 Samagra Hospital, Guntur 📞 Appointments: 7032840598 💬 Drop your age in the comments and get a FREE checklist for fall-proofing your home! #FallsInElderly #FootCareAfter60 #FraxScore #DrRamPrasad #DrNeeraja #BoneHealthSeniors #FallPrevention #GunturDoctors #OrthoNeuroPodcast #HealthyAging