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Introduction to Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, and Fragility Fractures

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Abstract

Background

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones leading to decreased bone mineral density, leading to fragility fractures. This article is an overview of osteoporosis, osteomalacia and fragility fractures and serves as an introductory article for this special issue on osteoporosis.

Methods

This is a short, comprehensive account of the given conditions with concepts and a review from the recent literature. The authors provide relevant references from the literature in the bibliography. The sections herein have also been deliberated in the meetings of experts of osteoporosis.

Results

An overview of osteoporosis, osteomalacia and fragility fractures is provided, including definitions and summaries of aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention, and management. A detailed account of some of these topics will be provided in subsequent chapters.

Conclusion

Osteoporosis is a silent disease with the potential to cause significant morbidity and mortality if not detected early. It is important to differentiate from and diagnose associated osteomalacia to provide accurate therapy. It is also important to identify the type of fragility fractures and initiate treatment for bone strengthening to prevent subsequent fractures.

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  1. Harishchandra Orthopaedic Research Institute, Patna, Bihar, India

    Shiva Shankar Jha

  2. 1/114 B Gulab Rai Marg, Delhi Gate, Agra, India

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  3. Sri Dhaatri Orthopaedic, Maternity and Gynaecology Center, SKDGOC, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India

    Srinivas B. S. Kambhampati

  4. AIIMS Jodhpur, Jodhpur, India

    Abhay Elhence

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Jha, S.S., Srivastava, A., Kambhampati, S.B.S. et al. Introduction to Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, and Fragility Fractures. JOIO 57 (Suppl 1), 25–32 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-023-01015-0

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