Osteoporosis - Wikipedia
WEBOsteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mass, micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue leading to more porous bone, and consequent increase in fracture risk. It is the most common reason for a broken bone among the elderly.
Osteoporosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 24, 2024 · Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone doesn't keep up with the loss of old bone. Osteoporosis affects men and women of all races. But white and Asian women, especially older women who are past menopause, are at highest risk.
Osteoporosis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WEBJul 20, 2023 · Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens your bones. It makes your bones thinner and less dense than they should be. People with osteoporosis are much more likely to experience broken bones ( bone fractures ). Your bones are usually dense and strong enough to support your weight and absorb most kinds of impacts.
Osteoporosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 24, 2024 · Treatment recommendations are often based on an estimate of your risk of breaking a bone in the next 10 years using information such as the bone density test. If your risk isn't high, treatment might not include medication and might focus instead on modifying risk factors for bone loss and falls.
Osteoporosis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBOsteoporosis affects more than 10 million Americans. While women are at higher risk for the disease, men can develop it, too. Studies suggest that among those 50 and older: Up to 1 in 2 women will break a bone due to osteoporosis — equal to the risk of breast, ovarian and uterine cancer combined.
Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
WEBMay 25, 2022 · What is osteoporosis? It is a disease in which your bones become weak and are more likely to break. Discover the causes & how to live with it.
Osteoporosis | National Institute on Aging
WEBLearn about osteoporosis — a disease that weakens bones — including risk factors, early signs and osteopenia, bone density testing, treatment, and prevention.
Osteoporosis Causes & Symptoms | NIAMS
WEBMay 25, 2022 · Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the structure and strength of bone changes. This can lead to a decrease in bone strength that can increase the risk of fractures (broken bones).
Osteoporosis Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes
WEBMay 25, 2022 · Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle. This increases your risk of broken bones (fractures). Osteoporosis is a “silent” disease because you may not have symptoms. You may not even know you have the disease until you break a bone.
Osteoporosis - OrthoInfo - AAOS
WEBOsteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become thinner, weaker, and more likely to break. According to the National Center for Health Statistics (part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), in 2017-2018, the prevalence of osteoporosis and low bone mass in adults 50 and older was 55.7%*.
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