Osteoporosis or porous bone is a condition characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue which leads to fragile bones and an increased susceptibility to fractures especially of the hip, spine, and wrist. Men as well as women suffer from osteoporosis which can be prevented and treated.
Ageing is a normal process accompanied by progressive alteration of the body’s homeostatic adaptive responses that produce observable changes in structure and function and increased vulnerability to environmental stress and disease.
Disease and ageing probably accelerate each other. Osteoporosis is one such age-related disease that is characterized by decreased bone mass and increased susceptibility to fracture. The disorder primarily affects the middle-aged and elderly, and of special concern are fractures of the hip and spine. A hip fracture always requires hospitalization and major surgery. It can impair a person’s ability to walk unassisted and may cause prolonged disability or death. Read More