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Osteoporosis Treatment
Last Updated: July 3, 2026
Lifestyle Modifications
To strengthen bones, prevent further bone loss, and significantly reduce the risk of fractures.
- Engage in regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises to build and maintain bone density.
- Maintain a healthy diet rich in calcium and Vitamin D, including dairy products, leafy greens, and fortified foods.
- Take a daily Vitamin D supplement (typically 10 micrograms) as recommended by your doctor, especially if dietary intake is insufficient.· Vitamin D aids calcium absorption, crucial for bone health.
- Adopt healthy lifestyle habits, including smoking cessation and reducing alcohol consumption, which can negatively impact bone health.
- Implement fall prevention strategies, such as removing home hazards and undergoing regular sight and hearing tests, to reduce fracture risk.
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Medicinal Treatment
To increase bone density, reduce bone turnover, and significantly lower the risk of osteoporotic fractures.
- Bisphosphonates (e.g., alendronate, risedronate) are commonly prescribed to slow down bone breakdown and maintain bone density.
- Biologics like Denosumab, an injectable medication, work by preventing bone resorption and increasing bone strength.
- Bone-building medications such as Teriparatide, Abaloparatide, or Romosozumab may be used for severe osteoporosis to stimulate new bone formation.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) may be considered for some postmenopausal women, after careful evaluation of risks and benefits, to help maintain bone density.
- Prescribed calcium and Vitamin D supplements are often recommended if dietary intake is insufficient, to support bone mineralization.
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Surgical Treatment
To stabilize fractures, alleviate pain, restore mobility, and improve the patient's quality of life following an osteoporotic fracture.
- Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty are minimally invasive procedures used to stabilize painful spinal compression fractures, often involving injecting bone cement into the fractured vertebra.
- Fracture repair surgery is performed for significant fractures, such as hip or wrist fractures, using plates, screws, or sometimes joint replacement to restore function and stability.
- Pain management interventions, including nerve blocks or other advanced techniques, may be utilized to alleviate chronic pain associated with osteoporotic fractures.
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