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Osteoporosis - Patient Info
If you have osteoporosis it means that you have lost some bone material. Your bones become less dense.
http://patient.info/health/osteoporosis-leaflet
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National Osteoporosis Foundation - NOF
Osteoporosis is a disease where decreased bone strength and mass significantly increase the risk of fractures. Find out more about the causes, symptoms and risk factors.
https://www.nof.org/patients/
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What Is Osteoporosis? - NIH
Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become weak and are more likely to break. People with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine, and wrist.
http://www.niams.nih.gov/health_info/bone/osteoporosis/osteoporosis_ff.asp
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Paget Disease of Bone: Radiology Reference Article -Radiopaedia
Paget disease of the bone is a common, chronic bone disorder characterised by excessive abnormal bone remodeling. It frequently affects the pelvis, spine, skull and proximal long bones and has characteristic radiographic features.
http://radiopaedia.org/articles/paget-disease-of-bone-2
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National Osteoporosis Foundation - NOF
There are a variety of factors that can put you at risk for developing osteoporosis. These include both controllable and uncontrollable factors. It is important to discuss your risk factors with your healthcare provider. Together, you can develop a plan to protect your bones.
http://nof.org
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Osteoporosis - Mayo Clinic
Osteoporosis: Comprehensive overview covers risk factors, treatment, prevention of this condition of weakened bones.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/basics/definition/con-20019924
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Osteoporosis - MedlinePlus
Osteoporosis makes your bones weak and more likely to break. Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is common in older women. As many as half of all women and a quarter of men older than 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/osteoporosis.html
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Osteoporosis Center: Symptoms, Treatments, Causes, Prevention, and Diet and Exercise Recommendations - WebMD
From symptoms to treatment options, find in-depth news and information to help cope with osteoporosis.
http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/
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Osteoporosis: Get Facts on Diet, Treatment, and Guidelines
Read about osteoporosis treatment options, medication, causes, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, prevention (diet, weight-bearing exercise), risk factors (family history), and research.
http://www.medicinenet.com/osteoporosis/article.htm
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Osteoporosis - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Wikipedia's information about osteoporosis.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteoporosis
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NIHSeniorHealth: Osteoporosis: What Is Osteoporosis?
NIH Senior Health information about osteoporosis.
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/osteoporosis/whatisosteoporosis/01.html
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Osteoporosis - American College of Rheumatology
Information for patients with osteoporosis: causes, treatment options, and tips on preventing the disease and preventing fractures.
http://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Osteoporosis
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What is Osteoporosis? - International Osteoporosis Foundation
Informational overview on osteoporosis.
http://www.iofbonehealth.org/what-is-osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis: Facts About treatment and Risk Factors
Lack of calcium and vitamin D may cause bone loss. Read about causes, symptoms, treatment, risk factors, medications and diagnosis of osteoporosis, and learn about bone density and turnover and fracture prevention.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/osteoporosis/article_em.htm
