A Review on Osteoporosis

A Review on Osteoporosis

Author Name : Deborah Rose*, Preethi T, K C Arul Prakasam

ABSTRACT

Osteoporosis, which is characterised by increased bone fragility and is caused by a variety of factors such as menopause and ageing, is the most common chronic metabolic bone disease. In their lifetime, one in every three women over the age of 50 and one in every five men will suffer from osteoporosis. Every fracture signals the onset of a new one. There are no clinical signs or symptoms of osteoporosis until a fracture occurs. Osteoporosis weakens bones and thus commonly causes fragility fractures, despite the fact that it is not harmful in and of itself. These can be the beginning of a series of fractures, leading to deterioration and loss of independence.Furthermore, osteoporosis leads to a lower quality of life, a longer disability-adjusted life span, and a significant financial burden on the health-care systems of countries that are accountable for such individuals. Osteoporosis can be avoided if the condition is diagnosed early, before fractures occur, and the bone mineral density is assessed, as well as early therapy. Where fracture liaison services exist, they are a well-known resource for systematically identifying, assessing, treating, and referring patients.

KEYWORDS: Osteoporosis, Bone Mineral Density, T-Score, Bisphosphonates