I know this is an old quote, but a relevant statistic:Buddy of mine is still recovering from a broken strap on a hang on two years ago. Broken hip.
Most the recovery for him now is 'getting back on the horse' though he's probably only 75% of what he once was physically.
If you're over 50, your chance of dying within 12 months of breaking your hip is 30%, that number only increases with age.