Osteoporosis

General Information
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and decay of bone tissue. This leads to increased bone fragility and risk of fracture, mostly of the hip, spine and wrist. Any bone can be affected, but doctors pay more attention to fractures of the hip and spine. A hip fracture almost always requires hospitalization and major surgery. It can hurt a person's ability to walk unassisted and may cause prolonged or permanent disability or even death. Spinal or vertebral fractures also have serious consequences, including loss of height, severe back pain, and deformit…