I have never, ever had that much pain, that severe of pain, in my whole life. She couldn't even do basic housework. It hurt too much to move.
Osteoporosis causes weak bones.
That can lead to fractures of the spine and hips. When breaks occur in your spine, the pain is especially debilitating. Now, a new surgical technique helps stop the pain. With the patient lying on his or her stomach, Dr. Maus inserts a needle into the spine at the location of the fracture. He then injects surgical cement that prevents the fracture from shifting, which is the cause of the pain.