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Prognosis
Because
the prognosis for osteoporosis is excellent with
the drugs now available, it is never too late
to start treatment. Bone density, even in severe
osteoporosis, can generally be stabilized or improved,
and the risk of fracture reduced by 50 percent
after several years of treatment. Patients with
mild or asymptomatic osteoporosis have an excellent
prognosis, whereas those who have already experienced
osteoporotic fractures can generally expect their
bones to heal normally. With proper treatment,
even patients with chronic pain from osteoporotic
fractures can find thehelp necessary to lead a
pain-free life.
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