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Review
. 2023 Oct 31;57(Suppl 1):42-44.
doi: 10.1007/s43465-023-01013-2. eCollection 2023 Dec.

Definition and Evolution of the Term Osteoporosis

Murali Poduval  1 , Karthik Vishwanathan  2
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Review

Definition and Evolution of the Term Osteoporosis

Murali Poduval et al. Indian J Orthop. .

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease in which the loss of bone mineral density causes the bone to become weaker and more susceptible to fracture. In the vulnerable individual, osteoporosis develops as a result of a combination of hereditary and environmental risk factors. The definition of the term osteoporosis as a clinical syndrome has evolved with the improved understanding of the pathogenesis, diagnostic terminology and treatment directions both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, over the past few decades.

Keywords: Definition; Evolution; Osteopenia; Osteoporosis.

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Conflict of InterestThe authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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