2. Osteoporosis
ā¢ Osteoporosis is a condition
that is developed when the
density of the bone decreases,
ā¢ leading to a higher risk of a
fracture even by a small fall or
minor knock.
ā¢ Bone mass density (BMD)
T score = -2.5 or Less
3. Osteoporosis
Sign and Symptoms
Osteoporosis
Loss of bone density
(Porous & brittle bone)
Bone Fractures
easier than usual
with little or no trauma
simple bump or fall
ā¢Hip
ā¢Vertebrae
ā¢Wrists
ā¢elbow
Pain
Back pain: secondary to compressed
Or collapsed vertebrae
Bone pain or tenderness
Loss of Height
over the time
ā¢stooped posture
(kyphosis)
ā¢protrusion of belly