Osteoporosis is reduced bone strength that increases the risk of fractures.
Osteoporosis often has no symptoms until a bone breaks. Some people first notice sudden back pain, loss of height, or a more stooped posture after spine fractures.
Imaging helps measure bone density, look for fragility fractures, and assess whether bones have already weakened enough to affect the spine, wrist, hip, or ribs.
Bone density testing helps measure risk, while X-rays, CT, or MRI may reveal compression fractures or other fragility injuries.
Treatment may include exercise, calcium and vitamin D support, fall prevention, and medicines to protect bone.
This entry explains the condition. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
