Medical Conditions that can Cause Bone Loss, Falls and/or Fractures A variety of diseases or conditions can increase bone loss and/or fall risk. Some of the more common examples are […]

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS A disease that develops without any symptoms. The First Warning Sign of Osteoporosis is Frequently A Fracture Osteoporosis is a disease that takes years to develop without […]

A number of recent medical reports have linked high doses of intravenous bisphosphonates given to patients for the treatment of multiple myeloma, breast cancer or other cancers, to a condition […]

There has been recent media coverage concerning a rare atypical femoral fracture that may be a side effect of denosumab (Prolia), an osteoporosis medication manufactured by Amgen. Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific […]

A number of recent medical reports have linked high doses of intravenous bisphosphonates given to patients for the treatment of multiple myeloma, breast cancer or other cancers, to a condition […]

What To Expect From Some Specific Types Of Fracture The four most common sites for broken bones due to osteoporosis are the wrist, the shoulder, the hip and the spine. […]

Hip Fractures Hip fractures from osteoporosis are usually the result of a fall and most commonly occur in people in their late 70s or 80s. A broken hip will require hospitalization and […]

Self-Help Guidelines For Day-To-Day Activities After A Spine Fracture A very important thing to remember if you have a spine fracture, whether it is painful or not, is to reduce […]

BONE MINERAL DENSITY TEST A BMD test can tell you whether or not you have osteoporosis Why Should I Get Tested? A risk factor assessment is an important first step […]