Although there are treatments for osteoporosis, the best therapy is prevention. You have all heard the term osteoporosis, a condition where the bones are not as mineralized/dense/strong as they should be, placing that person at increased risk of fracture. For wrist fracture secondary to a fall onto one’s extended arm; for vertebral fracture with resultant […]
Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength, leading to bone fragility with increased vulnerability to fracture. 8 out of the 10 million persons with osteoporosis are women. Some things to know: Women can lose up to 20% of their bone density 5-7 years into menopause if loss is not tempered by estrogen […]
“…It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.” According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), ten million Americans (80-90% of them women) are known to suffer from osteoporosis. In addition, an estimated 18 million women with low bone mass have yet to be diagnosed or treated. Even though osteoporotic fractures are more […]
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