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Complications could include:
Osteoporosis and the increased risk for bone fractures is the most common concern. Other complications are less common, but may include: Nephrocalcinosis; Osteitis fibrosa cystica;
Source:ADAM
Date:July 15, 2008
Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 4, 2010
Osteoporosis , which is characterized by a decrease in the mass of otherwise normal bone is the most common metabolic bone disease. Normal bone is made of a hard outer shell (the cortex) and an inner network of spicules (fibers), called trabeculae...
Source:Gale Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
Osteoporosis (literally "porous bone") is a condition characterized by bone fragility and fracturing. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines osteoporosis as a 25 percent reduction of bone mineral density (BMD) compared to that of a healthy yo...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
The word osteoporosis literally means "porous bones." It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium . Over time, bone mass, and therefore bone strength, is decreased. As a result, bones be...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
The word osteoporosis literally means porous bones. It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium . Over time, bone mass, and therefore bone strength, is decreased. As a result, the bones ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
The word osteoporosis literally means "porous bones." It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium. Over time, bone mass, and therefore bone strength, is decreased. As a result, bones bec...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissues, leading to bone fragility and, consequently, an increase in fracture risk.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissues, leading to bone fragility and, consequently, an increase in fracture risk.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
If more pressure is put on a bone than it can stand, it will split or break. A break of any size is called a fracture. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open fracture (compound fracture. A stress fracture is a hairline crack i...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 2, 2009
A fracture is a complete or incomplete break in a bone resulting from the application of excessive force. An injury may be classified as a fracture-dislocation when a fracture involves the bony structures of any joint with associated dislocation o...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
A fracture is a crack or break in a bone. It results from the application of excessive force through injuries, such as a fall or a hard blow.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
A fracture is a complete or incomplete break in a bone resulting from the application of excessive force.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
A fracture is a complete or incomplete break in a bone resulting from the application of excessive force.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Nephrocalcinosis is a disorder in which there is excess calcium deposited in the kidneys.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 30, 2009
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