29th April 2024

Background

Osteoporosis implies low bone mass leading to skeletal fragility, resulting in decreased bone strength and an increased risk of fracture. If the trabecular bone is affected, vertebral crush fractures are common; if the cortical bone is affected, long bone fractures are more likely, for instance, neck or femur fractures.  Around the world, one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 will suffer a fracture due to osteoporosis according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation.