Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. As a result, bones become weak and may break from a fall or, in serious cases, from sneezing or minor bumps.



Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” Viewed under a microscope, healthy bone looks like a honeycomb. When osteoporosis occurs, the holes and spaces in the honeycomb are much larger than in healthy bone. Osteoporotic bones have lost density or mass and contain abnormal tissue structure. As bones become less dense, they weaken and are more likely to break. If you’re 50 or older and have broken a bone, ask your doctor or healthcare provider about a bone density test.

Recorded Outbreaks

 * Title Update 29 - 6th Age of Peace: Several Unicorns caught an airborne pathogen strain of Osteoporosis, causing a Mass Panic amongst the Unicorns.
 * Unknown Date - The 51st Shade of Grey recieved chronic osteoporisis.