Science Source Stock Photo - F/col X-ray of thoracic spine in osteoporosis

F/col X-ray of thoracic spine in osteoporosis

Description: False-colour X-ray of the deformed thoracic spine of a woman suffering from osteoporosis. Osteoporosis describes a reduction in bone density, resulting in an increase in brittleness and a greater risk of fractures, particularly of the vertebrae, hip or arm. The condition arises through an imbalance between formation & resorption of bone, most commonly occurring with increasing age. The incidence is greater in women than in men and is attributed to a decline in hormone production following the menopause. Osteoporosis may be prevented and treated by hormone replacement therapy (HRT) using various preparations of female sex hormones.

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Mehau Kulyk/Science Source

Unique identifier: SS2178144

Legacy Identifier: SC9875

Type: Image

Size: 2495px × 3720px (~26 MB)

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