Osteoporosis & Fracture

Osteoporosis &

Fracture

According to International Osteoporosis Foundation, worldwide, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 years will experience osteoporotic fractures in their lifetime<sup>1</sup>

Osteoporosis-Fracture

Osteoporosis is associated with higher fracture risk. Bone loss related to declining estrogen levels increases fracture risk in postmenopausal women, who make up the majority of osteoporosis cases<sup>2</sup>

Osteoporosis-related fractures can increase pain, disability, nursing home placement, total health care costs and mortality

Due to osteoporosis, many patients may become bedridden, which can lead to serious complications

References –

  1. Eur J Rheumatol. 2017 Mar; 4(1): 46–56.
  2. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2014 Jul 1; 23(7): 563–572
  3. Osteoporosis: A Review of Treatment Option 2018 Feb; 43(2): 92–104.