Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones. It is called a silent disease because people often don’t know they have it until they suffer a broken bone. The most common fracture areas are the wrist, hip, and spine.
Osteopenia is a condition in which bone density is lower than normal but not yet low enough to be considered osteoporosis.
Most people begin losing bone mass in their mid-30s and continue to as they age. Fortunately, a healthy lifestyle that includes weight-bearing exercise and avoids smoking and excessive alcohol use can help delay the process.
Our physicians stay up to date on the most successful osteoporosis and osteopenia treatments — including medications, vitamin supplements, and diet and exercise — and use bone density testing to measure disease and treatment effectiveness.
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- www.NOF.org
- www.rheumatology.org
