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Where are the common sites of osteoporotic fractures?
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Emma McDonough
Physiotherapist
About:I have graduated from Newcastle University in 2011with a degree in physiotherapy. I have a keen interest in women’s and men’s health. I have attended … View Profile
Osteoporotic fractures can occur in the spine, facet joint areas, or particularly the lumbar spine. Also within the plates of the knees and tibia fractures.
I have seen more knee and spine osteoporotic fractures than I have many other areas.
They occur particularly in the joints because most forces go through the joints. So ankles, knees or shoulder if you're unlucky, but lower lumbar spine.Report this post
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Dr Irwin Lim
Rheumatologist
Irwin has been a rheumatologist in Sydney since 2003. He is a co-founder and medical director of BJC Health, which consists of a team of … View Profile
Any bone can be affected by osteoporosis.But the most common sites affected are the hip, the spine, the upper arm, the pelvis, the ribs and the wrists. At the spine, the vertebrae can crush and lead to increasing stoop or a hump. This can be silent, meaning that, it occurs without pain.Fractures at the other sites typically cause pain and disability.
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