As women age, they are at a greater risk of developing osteoporosis, a disease characterized by weak and brittle bones. Ann Lutich, M.D., of UT Southwestern talks about the factors at play and what you can do to boost your bone health.
Osteoporosis rarely requires knee or hip replacement, but it increases the risk of broken bones from falling after surgery. Get prevention tips in this MedBlog.
Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a rare effect of antiresorptive drugs for osteoporosis and cancer. But early, specialized dentistry and oral surgery can cure it.
