OSTEOARTHRITIS AND OSTEOPOROSIS - MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE OR COMPLEMENTARY MEDICAL AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS?
The problem of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis is relevant not only because of its prevalence, but also because of the implications that arise for people suffering from these diseases, sharply weighting their quality of life. Is a great interest in the fact as a blend between the two diseases, the impact they have on each other. Our article presents an overview of the sources of the medical literature to support or refute interference of these two diseases. The survey, convincing data demonstrating in favor of one of our points of view have been identified, since the contradictory information available. However, you can just note that further study of these two common diseases will allow carrying out preventive measures aimed at reducing the risk of both the disease and its complications, which in turn lead to a decrease in both the quality and duration of life