Senile Osteoporosis: Type of Osteoporosis in Geriatric Patients
This acute type of bone loss is associated with patients who are older (75+ years). This is generally caused by an increase in bone resorption, the process where osteoclasts break down bones.
Osteoporosis is a thinning of the bones that causes them to become porous and fragile. It affects women more than men, is associated with aging, and progresses more rapidly after menopause. The good news is that osteoporosis is largely preventable and treatable.
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (Type I) and senile osteoporosis (Type II) both have different causes and risk factors - this article discusses the differences.