There are two main types of osteoporosis: primary and secondary. Primary osteoporosis is more common in post-menopausal women and affects those over 50, causing the loss of bone density as aging causes bone breakdown to outpace bone formation. Secondary osteoporosis is caused by an underlying health condition or medication that directly or indirectly decreases bone density and increases osteoporosis risk later in life.

1. What are the Types of Osteoporosis
Stuart Remer

2. Introduction
Stuart Remer is a member of The North American Spine Society and the
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. As an experienced
orthopedic surgeon, Stuart Remer provided advanced surgical care for
several joint conditions. One such joint condition is osteoporosis.

3. Osteoporosis is caused due to natural changes in bone density and
strength that happens as people age. Primary osteoporosis and
secondary osteoporosis are two types of osteoporosis that affect many
people.

4. Primary osteoporosis is more common in women after menopause,
although it may affect anybody over 50. The spongy inner bone is termed
trabecular bone, and the hard outer bone is called cortical bone. One or
both may be affected by age-related changes in bone structure and mass.

5. As a person grows older, the rate at which bone breaks down outpaces
the rate at which it can be replaced. This imbalance may result in loss of
bone mass and structural integrity, leading bones to become thinner,
weaker, and more prone to fractures.

6. Secondary osteoporosis is a disorder that affects the process of bone
development and decreases bone density. In such instances a health
condition or medicine affects bone metabolism directly or indirectly,
resulting in decreased bone density and an increased chance of
developing osteoporosis later in life.