When bones break with minimal force — or vertebrae collapse causing the back to curve (kyphosis) — it signals osteoporosis or an underlying metabolic bone disease. Hormonal causes include hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, Cushing’s syndrome, and hypogonadism.
Dr. Manoj Choudhary performs a full bone health assessment including DEXA scan (bone density), vitamin D, calcium, PTH, and sex hormone levels to identify the exact cause of bone weakening.
Treatment with calcium, vitamin D, anti-osteoporosis medications (bisphosphonates, Denosumab, or Teriparatide), combined with treating the hormonal root cause, reduces fracture risk by up to 60%.
Common Causes
Osteoporosis (low bone density)
Vitamin D deficiency (osteomalacia)
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Cushing’s syndrome
Long-term steroid use
Low estrogen/testosterone
