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What Causes Back Osteoporosis In An Elderly Person?
My 93 yr old stepdad is having severe pain in his back. He was diagnosed years ago with osteoporosis and crumbling vertebrae. about 18 yrs ago he had some injections to the spine and has done fairly well until now. His back is severely curved in a C-shape. What happens now? His age does not make him a candidate for surgery. What are we looking at? A nursing home or what?
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
Hello,
taking in consideration the situation, back osteoporosis may be caused by calcium and vit D3 deficiency. it may be helped by using biphosphonate drugs and calcium.
Best,
Anisa
taking in consideration the situation, back osteoporosis may be caused by calcium and vit D3 deficiency. it may be helped by using biphosphonate drugs and calcium.
Best,
Anisa
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