Men face greater risk of death following osteoporosis-related fractures

(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Men face a greater risk of mortality following a fracture related to osteoporosis, a common disease where the bones become weak and brittle, according to new research presented today at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

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