Osteoporosis : Complications
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Compression fractures of the spine; Hip and wrist fractures; Disability caused by severely weakened bones; Loss of ability to walk due to hip fractures.
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The word osteoporosis literally means "porous bones." It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium . Over time, bone mass, and therefore bone strength, is decreased. As a result, bones be...
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The word osteoporosis literally means "porous bones." It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium. Over time, bone mass, and therefore bone strength, is decreased. As a result, bones bec...
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Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissues, leading to bone fragility and, consequently, an increase in fracture risk.
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Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissues, leading to bone fragility and, consequently, an increase in fracture risk.
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Compression fractures of the back are broken vertebrae, which are the bones of the spine.
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Colles' fracture is a break across the end of the main bone of the forearm (the radius. A Colles' fracture results in a backward and outward position of the hand in relation to the forearm.
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