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RE-EXAMINATION OF

OSTEOPOROSIS

• What is osteoporosis?

• Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterized by low

bone mass and architectural alterations of the bone, leading to an

increased risk of fractures. Such fractures normally occur in the

hip or spine. A person is usually unaware of the disease because

bone loss is gradual and symptom-free. Components of the

evaluation include a bone density test, osteoporosis-directed

medical history and physical exam, laboratory studies, and

possibly skeletal imaging.