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What body system are affected by osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is basically a severe loss of bone density.
What organs are affected by osteoporosis?
the bones and joints
What systems are affected by osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease that increases bone weakness, and increases the risk of a broken bone.
What part of the skeletal diagram is affected when you have osteoporosis?
bone
What body region is osteoporosis found in?
osteoporosis is usually found in your spine
Osteoporosis is located where in the body?
In the Joints, especially knees and hips.
Which human part of body is linked in osteoporosis?
skeletal system
What is a sclerosis in the vertebral body?
Sclerosis in the vertebral body refers to increased density or hardening of the bone. It can be caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, or other degenerative diseases of the spine. Sclerosis can lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the affected area.
Why would a bone scan be used in diagnosing osteoporosis?
Since osteoporosis is a disease of bone tissue that has lost its density, then scanning the bones to see if they are affected is the only sure way of determining if a person has the disease.
How many women are affected by Osteoporosis?
I don't know the exact percentage, but I do know that most of the people who suffer are women.
What are light skin and thin body habitus at risk for?
They are at risk for Osteoporosis.
What does osteoporosis effect?
Osteoporosis affects the density of the bones in the body. It causes the bones to become less dense and thus weaker and more prone to breaking.
