Osteoporosis

Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Osteoporosis.

If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis

$Anterior view of the spine showing a fracture in a thoracic vertebra.$

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Vertebral Fracture Symptoms

Symptoms of vertebral fractures may include sudden back pain, height loss, and changes in posture.

$Profile and anterior views of vertebral compression fractures from osteoporosis$

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Osteoporosis weakens bones, raising fracture risk. Manage and prevent it through lifestyle changes and medical care.

$Profile view of a vertebra with spinal compression fracture.$

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Osteoporosis often leads to compression fractures in the spine, characterized by a significant decrease in vertebral height.

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Risk factors for osteoporosis include age, gender (more common in women), family history, low body weight, and certain medications.