Osteoporosis Medical Reference

Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX): What to Know

The right workouts can help you strengthen your bones and slow bone loss. Which ones should you try and what should you avoid?

If you have osteoporosis, you're at risk for breaking bones. Find out how changes to your home and the right kind of exercise can help you prevent fractures.

When you have osteoporosis, the effects of a bone fracture go beyond the initial pain and discomfort. Learn about the most common fractures and how they might affect your life.

What you eat and drink after a bone fracture can affect your recovery. Certain nutrients can help make your bones healthier.

If you’ve recently had a fracture because of osteoporosis, here are a few tips for getting your independence back.

A bone mineral density test examines segments of your bone through X-rays to detect osteoporosis. The test is quick and painless, and it gives you a snapshot of how strong they are.

If you have osteoporosis, the right medicine can help slow or even stop its progress. Learn what meds are out there, how they can help, and how to choose what’s right for you.

When you have osteopenia, your bones are weak but are still strong enough that they wouldn’t break easily during a fall. Find out more about this condition and how to strengthen your bones.

You’ve broken your hip—now what? Here’s what you need to know if you have a hip fracture.

So, you’ve broken your hip. Do you need hip fracture surgery? WebMD tells you what you should consider before you decide.

Find out more about this condition that can cause bones to enlarge and press on other body parts.

How does your parathyroid affect your bone health? Find out about the link between hyperparathyroidism, calcium, and osteoporosis.

Osteomalacia makes a body bend and break. Learn more about this “soft bone” disease.

What do you need to know about taking a dietary supplement to get more calcium? Find out how much you should take, what kind is best, and how to avoid side effects.

Find out what you need to know about a hump behind your shoulders, and discover the causes, treatments, and how it may affect health.

See your doctor right away if you fall and hurt your shoulder. If it's broken, quick treatment can speed your recovery.

Find out about ways to relieve pain and heal spinal compression fractures without surgery, including physical therapy, rest, and back braces.

Find out what to expect during recovery from surgery for spinal compression fractures.

A regular program of walking, and strength and flexibility training can help improve osteoporosis and prevent its onset. WebMD tells you more about bone-strengthening exercises.

WebMD explains osteopenia, including medications and lifestyle changes to treat and prevent this bone-thinning condition.

The benefits and effects of strontium treatment for osteoporosis and bone health.

Are you at risk for osteoporosis? WebMD explains.

Has osteoporosis put you at risk for a spinal fracture? Here’s what you need to know about your risk for a fractured spine.

WebMD explains the causes and prevention of osteoporosis. Discover what may increase your risk so you can take charge of your bone health.

Want to learn more about osteoporosis prevention? WebMD provides in-depth information about reducing risk factors for the bone-thinning disease.

Learn more about bone density tests and how these scans can help your doctor assess your bone health and determine if you have osteoporosis.

Children and teens can get osteoporosis -- called juvenile osteoporosis - that can make their bones prone to fracture. Learn more from WebMD about its causes and treatment.

How is bone mineral density measured? Learn more about DXA, also called DEXA, a common test used to diagnose osteoporosis.

WebMD examines drug and nondrug treatments to relieve the pain of osteoporosis.

When you have osteoporosis, a fall can lead to broken bones. We’ve got tips on how you can stay upright.

WebMD explains various selective estrogen receptor modulators, a class of drugs used to boost estrogen in pre- and postmenopausal women.

WebMD explains the importance of adequate calcium and vitamin D intake for bone health.

Forteo (teriparatide) is the only FDA-approved osteoporosis medication that builds bone. WebMD takes a quick look at this drug.

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.

Spinal compression fractures -- often caused by osteoporosis -- are a bigger problem than many people realize. Learn more.

From medicine to surgery, learn about treatments for spinal compression fractures here.

WebMD looks at various preventive measures and treatments for osteoporosis.

Get the basics on osteoporosis -- including causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention -- from the experts at WebMD.

WebMD looks at bone densitometry scans, a type of test that can detect problems such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.

Learn about osteoporosis and if you're at risk.