Osteoporotic fractures are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly population.
One woman in two and one man in five over the age of 50 years will sustain a fracture during …

Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and disruption of bone
microarchitecture, resulting in reduced bone strength and increased risk of fracture [1] …

In recent decades, osteoporosis has evolved from being viewed as an inevitable
consequence of ageing to becoming a recognised disease, with a diagnostic definition …

A fracture is a dramatic event for every patient because of pain, immobility and therefore the
overall deterioration of their quality of life. Unfortunately, epidemiological data tell us that …

Osteoporosis is a silent disease with increasing prevalence due to the global ageing
population. Decreased bone strength and bone quality is the hallmark of osteoporosis which …

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Fragility fractures are painful, debilitating, often life-changing and accounted for an
estimated 2.4% of pre-pandemic health care spending in the UK. Those who are older, frail …

In the past three decades, there have been major advances in our understanding of bone
biology and these have been accompanied by a significant improvement in the …

Osteoporosis is a common condition in older people. This condition leads to increased risk
of fractures and is associated with morbidity and mortality. The number of patients with …

Introduction With a worldwide ageing population, the importance of the prevention and
management of osteoporotic fragility fractures is increasing over time. In this review, we …