8 Facts about Osteoporosis

It is a condition where the bones become hollow and eventually break.
Fractures that occur secondary to osteoporosis are called Fragility fractures. Spine and hip are the most common sites.
Post Menopausal Women are more likely to be affected by Osteoporosis
Other common reasons for osteoporosis- are the intake of certain medications like antiepileptics, steroids, excessive smoking, alcohol, and prolonged immobilization.
Among the investigative tools, DEXA ( DUAL ENERGY XRAY ABSORPTIOMETRY) SCAN is the most reliable & commonly used. Heel Scanning for osteoporosis is just a screening method.
We can broadly group Medications into Supplements ( Calcium, Vitamin D), Antiresorptives ( Various forms of Bisphosphonates- Alendronate, Risedronate, Zolendronic acid), Anabolic ( Teriparatide)
Apart from Medications, other ways to strengthen bones are by good diet, exercises.
Good bone stock formation in youth, which is possible with good calcium rich diet& exercises.