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Osteoporosis is characterised by low bone mineral density (BMD) and micro‐architectural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to decreased bone strength and increased fragility and fracture risk. Osteoporotic (fragility) fractures usually follow falls from a standing height, or less, in individuals with decreased bone strength, and involve low or minimal trauma. Bone mineral density can be reliably measured by scanning the skeleton using dual‐energy x‐ray absorptiometry (DXA). Deterioration of skeletal tissue proceeds with no symptoms until a symptomatic fracture occurs. The condition is therefore under‐recognised and affected individuals are undertreated.

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Authors: Peter Wong, Weiwen Chen, Dan Ewald, Christian Girgis, Morton Rawlin, John Tsingos and Justine Waters

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