Which of the following is the most frequent presentation of osteoporosis?
Compression fracture or collapse of veebrae resulting in back ache is the usual symptom of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by a loss of bone osteoid that reduces bone integrity resulting in increased risk of fractures. It is associated with normal serum calcium, phosphate and parathyroid hormone level. Reference: Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2013, chapter 26.
Weight loss
Bowing of legs
Veebral compression fracture
Low serum calcium level