Woodbridge Office

14010 Smoketown Rd., Suite 103
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 583-5959
 (703) 583-5995

Loudoun Office

46440 Benedict Dr., Suite 209
Sterling, VA 20164
(703) 444-9555
(703) 444-1190

Crofton Office

1657 Crofton Blvd., Suite 201
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 721-4505
(410) 721-2394

Annapolis Office

43 Old Solomons Island Rd, Suite 102
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-3100
(410) 263-7380

White Plains Office

4475 Regency Pl., Suite 204
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 645-1406
(301) 645-0997

Woodbridge Office
(703) 583-5959
Chantilly Office
(703) 490-5599

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, which means “porous bone,” is a condition in which bones become weak and thin due to lack of calcium. People with osteoporosis have an increased risk of bone fractures (breaks). 

Osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease” because many people do not realize they have it. However, pain can occur when a bone becomes so weak that it breaks. 

Osteoporosis is most commonly seen in women over age 50, but younger people and men can also have it. While the bones of the spine, hip, and wrist are the most common bones to become fractured as a result of osteoporosis, metatarsals and other bones in the feet can be affected. In fact, some people first find out they have osteoporosis because of a fracture in the foot.

Increased pain with walking, accompanied by redness and swelling on the top of the foot, is a sign that you should see a foot and ankle surgeon for x-rays and examination.

Additional information can be found by reading Toe and Metatarsal Fractures.