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The effects of ageing on the musculoskeletal system

The effects of ageing on the musculoskeletal system. SENILE OSTEOPOROSIS. Clinical Features and Complications. Global body aches High fractures risk Kyphosis. Kyphosis. Lordosis. Vertebral compression fractures. Physiologic lordosis of the lumbar spine. Multiple compression fractures.

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The effects of ageing on the musculoskeletal system

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  1. The effects of ageing on the musculoskeletal system

  2. SENILE OSTEOPOROSIS

  3. Clinical Features and Complications • Global body aches • High fractures risk • Kyphosis

  4. Kyphosis

  5. Lordosis

  6. Vertebral compression fractures

  7. Physiologic lordosis of the lumbar spine

  8. Multiple compression fractures

  9. Healing compression fractures

  10. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

  11. Loss of trabeculation and increasing lacunae • Loss of bone integrity

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