Osteoporosis-Related Fractures

Osteoporosis weakens bone structure, causing bone density loss that makes bones fragile and prone to breaking during minor falls or everyday movements.

Symptoms

• Sudden, severe back or hip pain
• Loss of height over time
• Stooped or hunched posture
• A bone that breaks far more easily than expected

Causes

Bone loss occurs faster than body tissue can rebuild it, thinning internal bone matrices and compromising overall structural integrity.

Risk Factors

• Advanced age and post-menopausal status
• Family history of osteoporosis
• Low calcium and Vitamin D intake
• Sedentary lifestyle or long-term steroid use

Diagnosis

Physicians use DEXA bone density scans, diagnostic X-rays, and physical examinations to evaluate structural loss and identify fracture locations.

Treatment

Care plans focus on stabilizing the fracture through bracing or minimally invasive surgery, paired with bone-strengthening medications and physical therapy to restore mobility.