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1. What is Osteoporosis? 6. What are the fracture risks?
2. Which bones do Osteoporosis affect? 7. How can I prevent weak bones?
3. What are the causes? 8. How do I ensure enough calcium?
4. Do I have weak bones? 9. How is Osteoporosis treated?
5. Explain more about a DXA scan  

 
 

6. What also increases my chance to get a fracture?

  • Low bone mineral density
  • Increased risk for falling
  • Parkinsons disease
  • previous stroke
  • previous fall
  • poor visual acuity
  • arthritis
  • sedating treatment
  • age (women >65 , men >70)
  • previous fracture
  • small body build

 

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