 Brittle Bones
Osteoporosis, meaning "porous bone," is a disease characterized by low bone mass and the deterioration of bone tissue. Structural integrity of trabecular bone is impaired, and bone becomes more brittle. Cortical bone becomes more porous and thinner. While thinner bone itself is not more prone to breakage, bone that is both thinner and more brittle is more susceptible to fracture.
A major health concern among post-menopausal women, osteoporosis is a condition that has the potential to lead to chronic pain, broken bones, disability, and spinal deformity. Although patients experience no symptoms in the early stages of the disease, osteoporosis, over time, can lead to a high degree of net bone loss. Bones become fragile and more likely to break. Weakening or thinning of bones means that even during normal activities or minor falls, those with osteoporosis are more susceptible to fracture, particularly in the wrist, hip or spine
Who's at risk?
Although women are four times more likely to develop osteoporosis, men also suffer from the disease. Osteoporosis affects approximately 55 percent of adults aged 50 or older. Certain people are more likely to develop osteoporosis than others
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