osteoporotic
Adjective
Meaning
osteoporotic (comparative more osteoporotic, superlative most osteoporotic)
Relating to osteoporosis.
Synonyms
Examples
Those with previous falls, as well as those with gait or balance disorders, are most at risk. citation Risk factors Risk factors for osteoporotic fracture can be split between nonmodifiable and (potentially) modifiable.
But because bone density decreases with age, more people become osteoporotic with increasing age.
Denosumab is also effective for preventing osteoporotic fractures.
People of African descent are at a decreased risk of fractures due to osteoporosis, although they have the highest risk of death following an osteoporotic fracture.
Raloxifene prevents vertebral fractures in postmenopausal, osteoporotic women and reduces the risk of invasive breast cancer. citation Other medication Some of the SSRIs and SNRIs appear to provide some relief.
Vitamin K deficiency is also a risk factor for osteoporotic fractures.