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Osteoporosis

A disease of reduced bone mineral density and structural deterioration that increases fragility fracture risk, particularly in postmenopausal women.

Osteoporosis is often asymptomatic until a fragility fracture occurs — commonly vertebral, hip, or wrist. Hip fractures carry significant morbidity and mortality in older adults.

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