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Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones by accelerating bone mass loss, which makes bones porous, fragile, and susceptible to fractures. It is one of the most common bone diseases, and as many as 1.5 million osteoporotic fractures occur each year in the United States. The condition is more common in women than men,
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How Osteoporosis is Treated
Our bones are a critical component of our bodies – without them, we cannot do most functions. Unfortunately, over time, our bones lose mass, which can make them weaker and more prone to fractures. Our bones are not hollow – they have bone mass within them that gives them strength. It is perfectly normal to
Read MoreOsteoporosis and the Aging Musculoskeletal System
As we age, we may expect to see certain changes in our bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissue. There was a time when the general consensus was that these changes were unavoidable. However, more recent studies have shown that there are steps you can take to prevent certain musculoskeletal changes or conditions that are common
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Osteoporosis is a disease that reduces the density of bones, causing them to become weak. The inside of a healthy, dense bone resembles a tight honeycomb. A bone belonging to a person with osteoporosis resembles a honeycomb with significantly larger holes. When the condition progresses, the bones become less dense and the holes in them get larger.
Read MoreHow Bone Density Screening Can Save Your Life
Bone loss can sneak up on a person, increasing the risk for dangerous – even deadly – fractures, pain, and reduced quality of life. Simply put, a hip fracture in an older person can kill; not because of the break itself, but the downward spiral in health problems it often triggers. Especially for older adults,
Read MoreOrthopedic Care for Osteoporosis
You are at a museum and see a real skeleton or fossil of a tyrannosaurus rex (T-Rex) dinosaur. While examining and reading about it, you may think to yourself that all bones are dead and extinct, just like the dinosaur itself. Although the bones in museums may be dry, hard, or crumbly, the bones in
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