Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Symptoms

Osteoporosis - How to prevent?

Osteoporosis - Causes and Risk Factors

Sex and age
Body size – low body mass index (BMI)
Early menopause
Childbearing
Medications – e.g. steroids, anti-epileptic drug
Hormone related disorder such as thyroid disease, reduced amount of sex hormones, adrenal glands disorder
Medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, disorders of the intestinal tract
Prolonged bed rest and lack of exercise
Lack of calcium and vitamin D in diet
Excessive weight loss/dieting
Smoking and high alcohol intake

Osteoporosis - Preparing for surgery

Osteoporosis - Post-surgery care

Calcium and Vitamin D,

Article contributed by Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital; Department of Physiotherapy; Department of Family Medicine

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