What are the 3 types of osteoporosis?

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Types of Osteoporosis

Primary Osteoporosis. Primary osteoporosis makes up the vast majority of the cases.
Secondary Osteoporosis.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
Idiopathic Juvenile Osteoporosis.

What is Porosis of the bone?

Overview. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the hip, wrist or spine. Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced.

What does osteo and Porosis mean?

Osteoporosis is a condition of decreased bone mass. In fact, it will take much less stress on an osteoporotic bone to cause it to fracture than it would on a healthy bone. The term “porosis” means porous, which describes the appearance of osteoporosis bones were they to be broken in half and the inside examined.

What are the 2 types of osteoporosis?

Two categories of osteoporosis have been identified: primary and secondary. Primary osteoporosis is the most common form of the disease and includes postmenopausal osteoporosis (type I), and senile osteoporosis (type II). Secondary osteoporosis is characterized as having a clearly definable etiologic mechanism.

What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 osteoporosis?

Postmenopausal osteoporosis (type 1) occurs in women within 15–20 years after menopause and is thought to result from factors related to or exacerbated by estrogen deficiency. Age-related osteoporosis (type 2) occurs in men and women over 75 years of age and may be more directly related to the aging process.

Why you should not take bisphosphonates?

Rarely, bisphosphonates may cause: Osteonecrosis of the jaw. This bone disease features pain, swelling or infection in the jaw. This occurs most commonly after invasive dental procedures, such as tooth extractions.

What is the difference between Fosamax and Boniva?

Boniva and Fosamax are second-generation bisphosphonates, but they are not exactly the same. Their biggest difference is in how they are dosed. Boniva can be given once monthly, while Fosamax can be given once daily or once weekly.

What is worse osteoarthritis or osteoporosis?

Both conditions may be mild, moderate or severe, but because of the high risk of bone fractures with osteoporosis, some doctors may consider osteoporosis, especially if it is severe, to be the “worse” disease because of a high risk for other fractures.

Are there different stages of osteoporosis?

There are several stages of osteoporosis. The first two are more like precursors to the actual disease. In the latter two stages, you may have frequent fractures or breaks, experience pain, or even have deformities from bone loss.