Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The elderly population is frequently affected by osteoporosis. It is typically diagnosed only after a person has experienced a fracture. Reduced bone strength in osteoporosis raises the chance of breaking a bone. It is the most frequent cause of fractures in the elderly. The hip, forearm, and back bones are among the bones that break most frequently. Usually, there are no symptoms until a broken bone happens. Bones can deteriorate to the point where they can break spontaneously or under light stress. After a broken bone, there may be chronic pain and a diminished capacity to perform daily tasks. A decline in bone mass and density, which can raise the risk of fracture, is the hallmark of osteoporosis, a progressive bone disease. The amount and variety of proteins in bone are changed, bone microarchitecture deteriorates, and bone mineral density (BMD) decreases in osteoporosis.
Language: English
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4407403043