The most frequent fracture locations are the hip, the limb, the vertebrae, and the wrist.
Changes In Bone Structure Caused By Osteoporosis
Bone is structurally composed of two parts:
The cortical bone, which forms the bone’s outer, hard exterior. It is highly organized and is referred to as compact bone.
The inner trabecular network of the bone is composed of the spongy bone. The presence of spongy bone effectively reduces bone mass and enables effortless, effortless limb mobility.
Collagen and calcium ions are two essential components of bone mass. Bones are composed of one-third collagen and two-thirds calcium ions, in proportion. Calcium compounds can combine with other minerals such as magnesium, sulfates, and fluorides when bound to collagen protein. Collagen allows for limb mobility, while minerals contribute to bone density. A discrepancy in either component can compromise bone structure and function.
With osteoporosis, bone density decreases, causing the lattice network of spongy bone to become more porous. It is also accompanied by the thinning of the compact bone and the trabecular network branches. The minerals crystallized on the trabecular network are gradually lost, allowing the collagen framework to yield to the infinitesimal amount of pressure.
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