Osteoporosis weakens bones silently; doctor lists warning signs

Osteoporosis can steadily weaken bones for years without symptoms until a minor fall causes a fracture, says Gurugram orthopaedic surgeon Dr Ramkinkar Jha. It is more common with age and after menopause, but men are affected too. Long-term steroid use, nutritional deficiencies and a family history of hip fractures raise risk. Fractures from standing-height falls need medical attention.