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Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break.
If not prevented or left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks. These broken bones, also known as fractures, most often occur in the hip, spine, and wrist. Unfortunately, osteoporosis is not often detected until a fracture occurs. These fractures can result in pain, height loss, and, possibly permanent disability and dependence. There are a number of factors known to increase the risk of developing osteoporosis.