Osteoporosis
The bone disease osteoporosis is caused by more bone cells being resorbed than being deposited. This imbalance results in a progressive loss of bone density and a thinning of bone tissue. Osteoporotic bones are more porous and therefore more vulnerable to fracture.
Review Date: 04/13/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team. Previously reviewed by J.
Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director; G. Eric Morgan,
MS3; RxRemedy (1/10/2002).
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