Osteoporosis - Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association

A diagram of a cutting cone with osteoclasts resorbingbone followed by osteoblasts depositing new osteoid,which subsequently becomes calcifiedPathophysiology56Bone remodelingVertebral Fracture• Bone loss occurs when this balance isaltered, resulting in greater bone removalthan replacement• This imbalance occurs with menopause andadvancing age.Hip FractureColles Fracture7