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* * * * * * Osteoporosis- serious public health problem 100 million people worldwide at risk 35 million with osteoporosis Another 65 million with low bone mass, placing them at increased risk 28 million in U.S. at risk 10 million with osteoporosis Another 18 million with low bone mass With baby boomers now in their 50’s, problem will continue to increase 1.5 million fractures in U.S. 700,000 spine fractures, more than hip and wrist combined Osteoporosis is traditionally thought of as a disease of women, but one-third of all VCFs occur in men VCF diagnosis difficult Acute -Sudden onset of back pain little or no trauma, -Acute pain may subside but FX heals in deformed state Chronic Signs -What to look for: back pain patient shorter obvious spinal deformity/”dowager’s hump” protuberant abdome