Osteoporosis

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• When is Back Pain a Fracture?

  Spinal fractures that occur as a result of osteoporosis are actually quite common, occurring in approximately 750,000 people in the U.S. each year. The problem is that the fracture is not always diagnosed—instead, the problem is often just thought of as general back pain, such as from a muscle strain or other soft tissue injury, or as a common part of aging...
  By: Scott Boden, MD Read More

• Definitive Guide to Osteoporosis

  Osteoporosis is a thinning of the bones that causes them to become porous and fragile. It affects women more than men, is associated with aging, and progresses more rapidly after menopause. The good news is that osteoporosis is largely preventable and treatable.
  By: Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD Read More

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• Osteoporosis: Fracture Symptoms

  Should a patient suspect an osteoporosis-related spine fracture if he or she experiences height loss and worsening pain while standing or walking? This article provides infor...

• Diagnosing vertebral compression fractures

  Diagnosis of vertebral fractures can be a difficult process because many people don't experience symptoms. But without proper diagnosis, morbidity and mortality can result f...

• Calcium and Vitamin D requirements

  A lack of Vitamin D inhibits the absorption of calcium by the bones. A lack of calcium in the bones leads to Osteoporosis, which can cause spine fractures, brittle bones, and...

• Vertebral and Spinal Fractures: Doctor Answers Patient Questions

  Peter Ullrich, MD, answers patient questions on spine fractures, the necessity of surgery, and spine fracture surgery options such as kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty,

• Regular Weight-Bearing Exercise

  Treatment for Osteoporosis takes a multi-dimensional approach; simply changing one's diet may have little effect on bone mass if regular exercise is not part of the treatment ...