Every 20 seconds, osteoporosis causes a fracture. Each year, the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis is responsible for 1.5 million fractures. That s 4,110 fractures every day and one every 20 seconds. Felicia Cosman, MD, joins us on WebMD Live to answer your questions about osteoporosis. Related Documents 2.
Fractures are a common consequence of osteoporosis.
Now, a new study shows that a drug used to treat other bone diseases is beneficial in preventing recurrent fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Related Documents 3. Related Documents 4. But Expert Says Better Alternatives Exist for Preventing Fractures Related Documents 5. Related Documents 6.