Diseases of the bone: Osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is a widespread disease

Osteoporosis is a truly widespread disease and is among the most common diseases among the elderly. Broken bones (fractures) in the vertebrae, femoral neck and wrists are particularly feared. Here are a few figures to illustrate: The probability of a woman suffering one or more vertebral fractures during her lifetime is 30 %, while the probability of them suffering a fractured femoral neck is 15 %. There are also genetic differences: Caucasian women have a higher risk of fracture than black women.

What is osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is characterised by a progressive loss of bone mass and none structure, with an increased risk of fracture. The disease results from an imbalance between bone formation and bone resorption, for which there are various causes.

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