Dr. Mir Jawad Zar Khan | Best Orthopedic Surgeon in Hyderabad

  What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, best explained by breaking down the word ‘Osteoporosis’ meaning ‘reduced bone density’, is a medical condition in which bones become weak and brittle. This thinning of bones and weak bone crystals put the person at a greater risk of getting bone fractures. This condition can affect any gender, but is more prevalent in women who have crossed menopause. As per a report from  National Osteoporosis Foundation , a healthy bone has an architecture similar to a honeycomb. In comparison, a bone with low density will have larger holes compared to a healthy bone. Symptoms : The early stage of loss of bone has typically no symptoms. But as it progresses, signs begin to show. The major symptoms of this disease are: Persistent back pain. Difficulty in standing for long periods. Fractures, or a collapsed vertebra. Bending spinal cord causing loss of height and change of body posture. Bone fracture that may occur more easily and rapidly even with slightest of sho