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Which Bones Are Most Affected by Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a silent condition — most people don’t know they have it until a fracture happens. But which bones are most vulnerable? ⸻ 💥 Most Common Sites of Osteoporotic Fractures: 1. Spine (vertebrae) • Sudden or progressive back pain • Can cause stooping posture or loss of height 2. Hip • Often after a minor fall in elderly patients • May require surgery or hip replacement 3. Wrist • Happens when you try to break a fall with your hands • Very