By Meghan Betts What is osteoporosis? In osteoporosis (which means ‘porous bones’) bones become weak and fragile which means that even a minor bump or accident can result in a broken bone known as a minimal trauma fracture. These can result in chronic pain, disability, loss of independence and premature death. Brittle bones usually … Continue reading Osteoporosis
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What is osteoarthritis? By Meghan Betts Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that usually gets worse over time. As the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones in the joints degrades (breaks down), the bones start to rub together causing pain and swelling (See Figure 1). As joints become stiff there is a loss … Continue reading Osteoarthritis
