Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist. Usual symptoms are Backache, A gradual loss of height and an accompanying stooped posture, Fractures of the spine, wrist, or hip. Generally people are not aware of it untill fracture occurs. Risk factors menopause, alcohol, anorexia, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, and surgical removal of the ovaries, smoking, lack of exercise etc. For more details and treatment by stitch-less minimally invasive pain interventions, consult our Spine Pain Specialist Dr. C S Kushwaha