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osteoporosis
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Treatments
Bisphosphonates
These slow the growth of bone reabsorption. In some cases, they aid in bone deposition.
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Hormone Replacement
Osteoporosis is often the cause of decreased estrogen (menopause), so estrogen replacement can help to maintain bone density.
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Diagnosis
an X-Ray is used to determine the mineral proportion in bone. Generally only the hip and spine are scanned.
If a patient experiences frequent fractures, it is an indication of osteoporosis
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