I'm sure that a Moderator will welcome you officially and possibly direct you to the best threads. But in the meantime, I just wanted to mention that there are several threads that you might want to read as they address many kinds of questions related to all facets of osteoporosis. You can search "osteoporosis" using the search (magnifying glass) icon in the upper right-hand corner to see a list. In the meantime, welcome!

Good evening @katydid51, Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry your falls have been so harmful to your arms. So let's see what is happening. How did you fall in the first place? Did you feel unstable, or miss a step while walking? You indicate that you are giving yourself injections every day. Does that mean that you are taking Forteo, Tymlos or Evenity for your osteoporosis? How was it determined that you have osteoporosis? Did you have a Dexa scan?

On Connect, we believe that by sharing our experiences with each other, we can add to the knowledge we have about our condition or disease. I do have Osteoporosis and have just had my last fall. I tripped over a door stop at the entrance to a dining hall in a local university. There shouldn't have been a loose door stop in the entryway but then maybe I should have been more alert. So.....falls happen.

We also understand that knowledge is power and that by sharing our experiences we have an opportunity to help others. I see that @callalloo has already responded to you and introduced the concept of following threads related to Osteoporosis. There are quite a number of threads for the condition of osteoporosis and the medications being prescribed to control both the building of new bone and then the protection of that new bone.

Before I say Goodnight, I can also share with you that I have had a reverse shoulder replacement after a pretty big fall down a mountain. May I ask what type of specialist told you about needing a similar surgery? Was it an orthopedic surgeon?

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris