People age 45 and over are the most susceptible.
Osteoporosis is much more common in women than in men.
In fact, more than half of women age 50 and over are likely to have osteoporosis detectable on an X-ray. Orthopaedic surgeons, endocrinologists, rheumatologists, radiologists, and faculty from Penn's Institute on Aging collaborate to provide exceptional treatment and care for people with metabolic bone disease and osteoporosis.