Bone metabolism is a process of balance of bone formation and bone resorption. Bone formation is faster than bone resorption during growth stage and reaches the peak at 30-45 years old. Osteoporosis is developed when the bone resorption is faster than bone formation. The osteoporosis patients may develope pain with increase in the risk of fracture. In Hong Kong, around 4500 patients suffered hip fracture on 2009. From local epidemiology report, for female over 50, half of them would suffer from osteoporosis.
Factors contribute to higher risk of osteoporosis and insufficiency fracture
1. Early menopause;2. Frequent fall;
3. History of rheumatoid arthritis;
4. BMI ≤ 19;
5. Family history; and
6. Smoking or alcoholism.
Reference information: www.ispine.com.hk
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