Functional progression in post-osteoporotic fracture: A case study

Authors :: Ana Rita Batista
A. S. Pinto
Carlos Manuel Pontinha
Gina Isabel Monteiro
J. F. Ferreira
Paula Rocha
Isabel Maria Neves
Luís Matos
C. Vaz
Filipe Cunha Santos
S. P. Dinis
Sérgio Caseiro
Source :: Open Journal of Orthopedics and Rheumatology. :016-018
Publication Year :: 2021
Publisher :: Peertechz Publications Private Limited, 2021.
Abstract: Osteoporosis is characterized by a loss of bone mass along with alterations in its structure, with subsequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fractures, ultimately reinforcing the importance of its prevention by the reduction of the risk of falling.