Osteoporosis Medical Reference
- How to Prevent Falls at Home
When you have osteoporosis, a fall can lead to broken bones. We’ve got tips on how you can stay upright.
- Causes of Spinal Compression Fractures
Spinal compression fractures -- often caused by osteoporosis -- are a bigger problem than many people realize. Learn more.
- Treatment for Spinal Compression Fractures
From medicine to surgery, learn about treatments for spinal compression fractures here.
- Symptoms of a Spinal Compression Fracture
The signs and symptoms of spinal compression fractures can come on gradually and vary from person to person. Learn what to look for -- especially if you're a woman with osteoporosis.
- Understanding Osteoporosis -- Symptoms
Understand the symptoms of osteoporosis from the experts at WebMD.
- What Are the Best and Safest Treatments for Osteoporosis?
WebMD looks at various preventive measures and treatments for osteoporosis.
- Osteoporosis: Everything You Need to Know
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes a loss of bone density. Get the basics on osteoporosis -- including causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention at WebMD.
- Bone Densitometry
WebMD looks at bone densitometry scans, a type of test that can detect problems such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.
- Osteoporosis: Are You at Risk?
Learn about osteoporosis and if you're at risk.
