Management and prevention of osteoporosis.
1. Osteoporosis is an increasing healthcare problems in terms of pain, morbidity and mortality. 2. A decrease in bone density can lead to fractures of the spine, hip and wrists (sites particularly high in trabecular bone). 3. Certain risk factors can predispose to osteoporosis.
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