Geriatrics and Gerontology

Osteoporosis and Bone Health

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or maybe mild stresses like bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most ordinarily occur within the hip, wrist or spine. Bone lives tissue that's constantly being weakened and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of latest bone doesn't continue with the loss of old bone. There typically are not any symptoms within the early stages of bone loss.

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