What is Osteoporotic Bone?

Osteoporosis causes your bones to become thinner and weaker than normal. This means they can break more easily even after a small bump or a fall from standing height. It is called the “silent disease” because bone loss often occurs without symptoms until you break a bone. These breaks are often called fragility fractures. “Fracture” and “broken bone” mean the same thing.

A fragility fracture is a fracture resulting from low trauma, such as a fall from standing height.

Fractures can occur in any part of your body, but the most common sites due to osteoporosis are the wrist, spine, shoulder, and hip. Bones are living tissues that are constantly being broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when bone building (formation) doesn’t keep up with bone breakdown (resorption).

Understanding osteoporosis is the first step to preventing and managing it. This involves knowing what the condition is, how it affects your body, and what you can do to maintain healthy bones throughout your life. It is never too early or too late to think about bone health.