Osteoporosis is a medical condition that leads to weakening of the bone structure in your body. Also called "brittle bone disease," osteoporosis makes bone more fragile and increases your chance of sustaining a broken bone. Bone has a lattice-shaped structure, much like a honeycomb. When osteoporosis is a problem, there is less supporting bone and larger gaps in the lattice, leading to a weaker structure. Because of this weakening, bones can be broken with minimal trauma.
Broken bones can be a serious problem; while some of these fractures can be managed with simple treatments, others may require surgery and prolonged rehabilitation. Because of these concerns, everyone should understand their chance of developing osteoporosis and what steps they can take to prevent the development or progression of osteoporosis. Why isn't osteoporosis just a woman's disease? Four important things to…
