Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, making them more likely to break. There is no cure for osteoporosis. However, safe and effective treatments are available to help prevent fractures and reduce bone loss. This may include medications, injections, and lifestyle changes.
How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
A bone density test estimates the density (strength) of a bone and the chances it could break, most commonly using a CT study.
Who should get a bone density test?
Osteoporosis risk factors
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