Mild (Assisted shoulder flexion)
Mild Generally asymptomatic in this stage, with no fractures or noticeable bone pain. The person may not be aware of the condition unless discovered through a routine bone density test.
Mild Generally asymptomatic in this stage, with no fractures or noticeable bone pain. The person may not be aware of the condition unless discovered through a routine bone density test.
May begin to experience bone pain or tenderness, especially in the back or hips. Some individuals might have had minor fractures, such as a wrist fracture, that heal with time.
Severe Chronic bone pain, especially in the back, due to vertebral compression fractures. Noticeable changes in posture, such as a hunched back (kyphosis), and significant loss of height. Daily activities may be severely impacted.