Osteoporosis. Coloured X-ray,side view,of the lumbar (lower) spine of a sixty-eight year old patient with osteoporosis. The second and third vertebrae (top two blocks) have become compressed and are touching each other,which causes pain and immobility. In a healthy spine the vertebrae are all evenly spaced. Osteoporosis causes low bone density and mass,and is most common in post- menopausal women. It may be prevented by a diet rich in calcium and regular weight-bearing exercise | |
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