Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of bone in which bone mineral density is reduced and bone microarchitecture is disrupted. Osteoporotic bones are susceptible to fracture. It is defined according to the bone mineral density (BMD) as measured by DEXA: a BMD of 2.5 standard deviations below the peak bone mass (20-year-old person standard) is considered osteoporosis. While treatment modalities are becoming available, prevention is still the most important way to reduce fracture. Due to its hormonal component, more women suffer from osteoporosis than men.
External Links
- Osteoporosis - MayoClinic.com Reference Article
- Dr. Susan Ott's great site on osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis Pictures
- Osteoporosis: Myths and Misconceptions
- Advances in Osteoporotic Fracture Management Commentary and analysis on osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Signs and symptoms |
| ► | Diagnosis |
| ► | Etiology |
| ► | Pathogenesis |
| ► | Epidemiology |
| ► | Natural history |
| ► | Treatment |
| ► | Prognosis |
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