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    Osteoporosis is caused by aging, decreased weight-bearing use, hormonal deficiencies, menopause, Lack of vitamin d, and k. Fractures are most common in the hip, wrist, and vertebrae.

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    Osteoporosis is caused by aging, decreased weight-bearing use, hormonal deficiencies, menopause, Lack of vitamin d, and k. Fractures are most common in the hip, wrist, and vertebrae.

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    Osteoporosis Pa Tho Physiology

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    Osteoporosis is caused by aging, decreased weight-bearing use, hormonal deficiencies, menopause, Lack of vitamin d, and k. Fractures are most common in the hip, wrist, and vertebrae.

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    OSTEOPOROSIS Aging process

    Immobility and decreased weight-bearing use

    Hormonal deficiencies Menopause

    Decreased intestinal absorption of calcium Lack of vitamin D and K

    M Altered acceleration of bone resorption Decreased organic matrix and mineral content of bone Brittle, fragile, porous bones Thinning of bone cortex Loss of height Kyphosis

    Pain Deformity Spontaneous fracture (mostly hip, wrist, and vertebrae )

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