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Osteoporosis C017 / 8248
Osteoporosis. Computer artwork of a human female skeleton degenerating due to osteoporosis. At left is a normal skeleton. The degeneration, seen right, is the loss of height and the backwards curvature (kyphosis) of the spine. Osteoporosis is a condition where loss of bone mass causes a reduction in the bone density. It is most common in woman after the menopause because they no longer produce the hormone oestrogen that helps to retain bone mass. The loss of height and kyphosis occur due to the spinal bones (vertebrae) collapsing as they weaken due to the osteoporotic loss of bone mass
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Backbone Bones Brittle Bone Collapse Collapsed Compacting Curvature Decreasing Density Elderly Kyphosis Menopause Musculoskeletal Disorders Osteoporosis Osteoporotic Skeletons Spinal Condition Disorder Menopausal
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This striking print captures the devastating effects of osteoporosis on a human female skeleton. In this computer artwork, we see two skeletons side by side, highlighting the stark contrast between a normal skeleton and one degenerating due to osteoporosis. The degeneration caused by this condition is evident on the right side of the image, where we observe a loss of height and a noticeable backwards curvature (kyphosis) of the spine. Osteoporosis occurs when there is a significant reduction in bone density, leading to weakened bones that are prone to fractures. Most commonly affecting women after menopause, osteoporosis arises from the decreased production of estrogen hormone which plays a crucial role in maintaining bone mass. As depicted here, the spinal bones (vertebrae) gradually collapse under the weight of this disease's impact on bone mass loss. The consequences are twofold: not only does it result in diminished stature but also causes kyphosis as weakened vertebrae compress and curve backward. This visual representation serves as an important reminder about musculoskeletal disorders like osteoporosis that affect countless individuals worldwide. Through powerful imagery like this photograph print by PASIEKA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, awareness can be raised regarding these debilitating conditions and encourage further research into prevention and treatment methods for those affected.
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