Knochenerweichung
Knochenerweichung, also known as osteoporosis, is a systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to enhanced bone fragility and a higher risk of fracture. It is a progressive condition that typically affects postmenopausal women, but it can also occur in men and premenopausal women. The primary cause of osteoporosis is a imbalance between bone resorption and formation, with resorption exceeding formation, leading to a net loss of bone tissue.
Osteoporosis is often asymptomatic in its early stages, making it difficult to detect. However, it can be
The diagnosis of osteoporosis is based on BMD measurements and the presence of risk factors. Treatment options