Women aged 65 and above are at higher risk of developing osteoporosis, which can be painful.
Osteoporosis is the most common bone disorder to affect the elderly. It causes bones to become porous, soft and brittle.
ParkCity Medical Centre consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Lee Chee Kuan says osteoporosis commonly affects women, especially post-menopausal women. Osteoporosis can also be caused by prolonged immobilisation, hormonal imbalance or reduced physical activity.
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