Osmosis video - Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis refers to decreased bone density due to increased bone resorption compared to bone formation. Commonly affected bones include vertebrae, forearm, and hip. Osteoporosis is typically asymptomatic until a broken bone occurs; such breaks may occur spontaneously or with minor stress because of the disease's unremarkable progression. The treatment involves bisphosphonate drugs like alendronate and risedronate.