Osteoporosis

What is osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. This leads to an increased risk of bone fractures, especially in the hip, spine and wrist.

Some key things to know about osteoporosis:

Diagnosis involves a bone mineral density (BMD) test, such as a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan, to measure bone loss.

Treatment focuses on preventing further bone loss and fractures through lifestyle changes and medication:

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I tried to cover the key aspects of defining, diagnosing and treating osteoporosis in this overview. Please let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions!

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