Osteoporosis is the same as arthritis.
Osteoporosis means the gradual loss of bone density.
This occurs naturally as people, especially women, grow older. Arthritis refers to inflammation in the joints, not to a loss of bone strength. All adults are at risk for developing osteoporosis. Anyone can develop osteoporosis. There are certain people who are at higher risk for this disease, but anyone can develop fragile and easily broken bones.