The bone disease osteoporosis is caused by more bone cells being resorbed than being deposited. This imbalance results in a progressive loss of bone density and a thinning of bone tissue. Osteoporotic bones are more porous and therefore more vulnerable to fracture.
Review Date:
4/13/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team. Previously reviewed by J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director; G. Eric Morgan, MS3; RxRemedy (1/10/2002).
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team. Previously reviewed by J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director; G. Eric Morgan, MS3; RxRemedy (1/10/2002).
