Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary defines osteoporosis in part as ‘General term describing any disease process that results in reduction in the mass of bone per unit of volume.” When a person has osteoporosis bones may become weak and brittle. If osteoporosis is not treated fractures may occur. Usually fractures are of the spine, wrist or hips. Sometimes the complications of osteoporosis can be prevented. Osteoporosis takes special consideration and anyone with it should consult with a...
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