The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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Additional resources and information for people with osteoporosis, courtesy of The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Preventing falls is a special concern for people with osteoporosis, especially since falls can increase the likelihood of fracturing a bone in the hip, wrist, spine, or elsewhere. These tips can help you prevent falls indoors and outdoors.
The onset of osteoporosis can be prevented or delayed by getting an adequate supply of calcium and vitamin D, exercising regularly, including weight-bearing exercises, not smoking, avoiding alcohol, and considering osteoporosis medications.
Symptoms and Detection of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is often a symptomless condition until fairly advanced. A bone mineral density (BMD) test can determine your risk for fractures, and measure your response to osteoporosis treatment is the best way to determine your bone health.
A comprehensive osteoporosis treatment program addresses proper nutrition, exercise, and safety issues to prevent falls that may result in fractures, as well as medication to slow or stop bone loss, increase bone density, and reduce fracture risk.
Certain risk factors are linked to the development of osteoporosis and contribute to an individual's likelihood of developing the disease, including gender, age, family history, calcium intake, medication use, lifestyle and more.
10 million U.S. citizens have osteoporosis and another 34 million more have low bone mass, an osteoporosis precursor. Potentially, one out of every two women and one in four men over 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime.
Living, growing tissue, bone is made mostly of collagen, a protein that provides a soft framework, and calcium phosphate, a mineral that adds strength and hardens the framework. Bone and teeth contain more than 99 percent of the body's calcium.
Resources for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis resources ranging from orthopedic surgery to alternative and complementary options are available to expand your health care options and improve your outcome.
Living with Arthritis: Current Research
Rheumatoid arthritis research is uncovering links between hormonal, nervous, and immune systems, while animal models and human studies look at genetic factors. T-cell research may one day lead to a vaccine.
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