Osteoporosis

Site risk of fractures def.
“Silent disease” until complicated by fractures
Most common bone disease in humans
Characterized by:
Low bone mass
Microarchitectural deterioration
Compromised bone strength
Increased risk for fracture
“If somebody had told me sooner what I know now about osteoporosis, none of this might be happening to me!
Osteoporosis causes weak bones. In this common disease, bones lose minerals like calcium. They become fragile and break easily.
Osteoporosis
Characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone structure
Not a natural part of aging
Increased risk for women, post-menopausal, over age 65
All races, sexes, and ages are susceptible
Preventable and treatable!
Morbidity
A woman’s hip fracture risk equals her combined risk of breast, uterine and ovarian cancer
The most common breaks in weak bones are in the wrist, spine and hip
After mid-30’s, you begin to slowly lose bone mass.
Women lose bone mass faster after menopause.
Men lose bone mass too.