These standards have been incorporated into a computer program that performs a diagnostic study. From this study, physicians determine whether a woman is losing bone mass and this knowledge is critical at the earliest stage. By proper laboratory studies, the best way to prevent further bone loss can be determined. In many cases, bone remineralization can be induced if detection is early and appropriate management is begun. Osteoporosis, a brochure printed by Omega, has more information of this disease and it's treatment.
Osteoporosis is the number one pain producer in the female.
One out of two women over the age of fifty who have not undertaken steps toward osteoporosis prevention will suffer a fracture of the spine, hip, or wrist. Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is the softening of the bones. It is a disease characterized by low bone density and structural deterioration of bone lading to fractures of the spine, hip, and wrist. Prevalence Twenty-five million Americans are affected by osteoporosis One out of every two women over the age of fifty will have an osteoporosis related fracture. By age seventy-five, one third of all men will be affected by osteoporosis.