Osteoporosis is a metabolic disease of bone in which the bone mass gradually loses itself. The essence of the disease is the excessive predominance of bone resorption processes over the processes of creating new bone tissue. Osteoporosis leads to a reduction in the mechanical strength of bones, and therefore significantly increases the risk of fractures. Osteoporotic fractures occur as a result of a low-severity injury, such as when you lean on your arm or fall from a standing position. Osteoporosis can be the result of inadequate diet, a sedentary lifestyle, hormonal disorders, comorbidities, and the chronic use of certain medications.