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Osteoporosis [os-tee-oh-puh-roh-sis]
Spinal compression fractures and osteoporosis were once thought to be only a woman’s disease—and one that affected only older women. But that’s not true.
Men and women of all ages need to know about the symptoms and treatments of this condition.
Osteoporosis Facts & Tips
Osteopenia is not osteoporosis. Osteopenia refers to lower than peak bone mineral density, but is not classified as osteoporosis. Women are more apt to develop osteopenia because of hormonal changes during menopause.
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Sometimes the first symptom of osteoporosis is a painful spinal compression fracture caused by simple daily activities. Until then, you may not realize your bones are weakening and losing density. Treatments include pain medications and bed rest.
Kyphoplasty is an innovative and minimally invasive technique used to treat spinal compression fractures. The procedure can reduce pain and prevent further fractures by using bone cement. Step-by-step illustrations shows you how it works.
Osteoporosis screening and bone density tests are not just for women anymore! Doctors consider a bone density test as important to your health as a cholesterol test. Knowing your score is a first step to osteoporosis prevention.
Six important things you can do to start your osteoporosis prevention program, including exercises and tips for eating a calcium-rich diet. Even if you have osteoporosis, these steps may help you stay strong and prevent spinal compression fractures.
Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and fragile. This can cause loss of height, humpback (kyphosis), and debilitating pain. It’s a “silent thief” because you often don’t know you’re losing bone density until you fracture a vertebra.
Spine fractures range from compression fractures to more severe injuries like burst fractures. Osteoporosis can lead to vertebral fractures that may require surgery using kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive technique. Not all fractures need surgery.
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