Differences between bone hyperplasia and osteoporosis

Written by Wang Cheng Lin
Orthopedics
Updated on May 16, 2025
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Bone hyperplasia and osteoporosis are quite different. Firstly, bone hyperplasia occurs due to long-term stress and degeneration of joints, including the lumbar spine, causing the bones around the joints to harden and proliferate, forming bone spurs. On the other hand, osteoporosis mainly results from decalcification and calcium deficiency, leading to weakened or porous bones. These bones are brittle and can easily fracture under trauma. As for the treatment of these two diseases, conservative treatment is mainly used for bone hyperplasia, such as acupuncture, physiotherapy, massage, oral blood-activating and pain-relieving medications, to alleviate local symptoms. Treatment for osteoporosis primarily involves oral medications, such as calcium supplements and vitamin D3, along with exposure to sunlight. Of course, some patients suffer from osteoporosis due to long-term disuse, as seen in patients with hemiplegia who are unable to walk for extended periods, leading to disuse osteoporosis. These patients also need to strengthen their routine functional exercises, such as undergoing suitable rehabilitation to enhance bone strength. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician.)

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How to exercise with osteoporosis

How should people with osteoporosis exercise? Many patients with osteoporosis believe that exercising could lead to fractures. In fact, by exercising, muscles can develop more fully, which not only protects the bones but also indirectly provides better support for bone metabolism. As long as scientific exercise methods are used and accidents and injuries are avoided, fractures will not occur. The following exercises are very suitable for osteoporosis patients to practice regularly. The first type is Tai Chi. Tai Chi can be considered a national treasure of China. It is a slow and elegant exercise that emphasizes coordination of the body and mind, and has functions that strengthen bones. Tai Chi can slow the rate of bone loss. The second type is Yoga. Research has found that women who regularly practice yoga have significant increases in spinal bone density. This slow and delicate exercise can increase the bone density in the hips, spine, and wrists. However, patients with osteoporosis should exercise within their limits. Excessive exercise or improper physical activity can be a burden on the patient's body and may cause adverse consequences. It is recommended to consult a doctor and choose an appropriate exercise method.

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What should be supplemented for osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a systemic disease characterized by decreased bone density, loss of bone mass, and increased bone fragility, which can lead to an increased risk of fractures. It is divided into primary and secondary types. The primary type primarily affects postmenopausal women and is caused by age-related degeneration. Adolescents can also be affected, though it is mainly postmenopausal women and age-related degeneration that lead to osteoporosis. Managing osteoporosis involves not only supplementing with calcium but also with vitamin D, as hormonal levels in postmenopausal women decrease, leading to lower calcium absorption. This could result in bone destruction exceeding bone formation. Therefore, it is important to maintain high levels of calcium and increase vitamin D absorption to prevent the onset of osteoporosis.

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Clinical symptoms of osteoporosis

The clinical symptoms of osteoporosis, in mild cases, may result in no discomfort at all. As the condition worsens gradually, pain may surface in the lumbar and back areas, or even aches throughout the body. This commonly intensifies after physical exertion or activity, leading to a decline in weight-bearing capability, or even an inability to bear weight. The second symptom is a reduction in height and shrinking stature, commonly due to vertebral compression fractures, which can be solitary or multiple, occurring with or without a specific cause. The third symptom involves fragile fractures, which can occur from minimal activities or traumas, like bending, bearing weight, compression, or falling. These are commonly known as brittle fractures, which are clinical manifestations of osteoporosis.

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Differences between bone hyperplasia and osteoporosis

Bone hyperplasia and osteoporosis are quite different. Firstly, bone hyperplasia occurs due to long-term stress and degeneration of joints, including the lumbar spine, causing the bones around the joints to harden and proliferate, forming bone spurs. On the other hand, osteoporosis mainly results from decalcification and calcium deficiency, leading to weakened or porous bones. These bones are brittle and can easily fracture under trauma. As for the treatment of these two diseases, conservative treatment is mainly used for bone hyperplasia, such as acupuncture, physiotherapy, massage, oral blood-activating and pain-relieving medications, to alleviate local symptoms. Treatment for osteoporosis primarily involves oral medications, such as calcium supplements and vitamin D3, along with exposure to sunlight. Of course, some patients suffer from osteoporosis due to long-term disuse, as seen in patients with hemiplegia who are unable to walk for extended periods, leading to disuse osteoporosis. These patients also need to strengthen their routine functional exercises, such as undergoing suitable rehabilitation to enhance bone strength. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician.)

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Which department should I go to for osteoporosis?

What department should I go to for osteoporosis? According to the latest osteoporosis treatment guidelines, osteoporosis is classified as a chronic, frequently occurring disease in orthopedics. Generally, hospitals rated Grade IIIA or above have specialized clinics for osteoporosis. Therefore, if you suspect you have osteoporosis, you can first visit the orthopedics department. If there is a specialized osteoporosis clinic, you can go there directly. Both departments can treat this disease, but the specialized osteoporosis clinic is relatively more professional.