Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis and Osteopenia: What’s the Difference?
What’s in a name? Well, if it’s osteoporosis, osteopenia and osteoarthritis, for starters, a shared prefix. “Osteo” means bone, and that matching descriptor also spells confusion for many seniors, who are disproportionately affected by each of the conditions. Besides sounding similar, a major shared risk factor for the development of these chronic conditions is aging. Osteopenia …
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