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Osteoporosis
Find out about osteoporosis, a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. There is also information on osteopenia, the stage of bone loss before osteoporosis, and how to stop it becoming osteoporosis.
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Osteoporosis - Living with
Having osteoporosis doesn't mean you'll definitely have a fracture.
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Keep bones healthy over 65
How to keep your bones healthy and prevent fractures in old age, with exercises to strengthen bones, bone-friendly diet advice and other practical tips.
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Paget's disease of bone - Complications
Find out about the main complications associated with Paget's disease of bone, including fractures, deformities and bone cancer.
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Broken arm or wrist
Find out how to tell if you have a broken arm or wrist, where to get medical help and how long it takes to heal.
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Broken leg
Find out what to do if you think you or someone else has a broken leg, as well as how a broken leg is treated and how long it takes to recover.
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X-ray
Find out more about X-rays, including what they are used for, the different types, how you prepare for one, what happens on the day and information on complications.
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Osteoporosis - Treatment
Treating osteoporosis involves treating and preventing fractures and using medication to strengthen bones.
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Broken hip
NHS information about broken hip (hip fracture) including what the symptoms are, how it's treated and recovery.
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Bone cyst
Find out NHS information about bone cysts, including how they're treated and what causes them.