What Is Femoral Neck Osteopenia?

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Osteopenia Treatment More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Geovane Rodrigues | permalink
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Osteopenia is loss of bone mineral density and is often a precursor to more severe bone loss like osteoporosis. Bone loss in osteopenia may be reversed.
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For further reading: http://www.news-medical.net/health/Osteopenia-Treatment.aspx ^[1]

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What Is Femoral Neck Osteopenia? | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by istiea | permalink
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Femoral neck osteopenia is a loss of bone mass in the area of the thigh bone called the femoral neck.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/facts_5759456_femoral-neck-osteopenia_.html ^[2]

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Osteoporosis Exercises for the Femoral Neck | LIVESTRONG.COM More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Rafael Pastor | permalink
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The femoral neck, which is located near the top of the femur bone, is especially susceptible to fractures due to osteoporosis because it is the weakest part of the femur. Resistance exercises targeting the femoral neck and the surrounding muscles and connective tissues can help strengthen the bone and, thereby, decrease your risk for fractures....

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/322350-osteoporosis-exercises-for-the-femoral-neck/ ^[3]

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Osteopenia Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - What are osteopenia symptoms and signs? - MedicineNet More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Haman | permalink
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Osteopenia is a bone condition characterized by bone loss that is not as severe as in osteoporosis. Read about treatment, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and prevention information.

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/osteopenia/page2.htm ^[4]

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1. http://www.news-medical.net/health/Osteopenia-Treatment.aspx

2. http://www.ehow.com/facts_5759456_femoral-neck-osteopenia_.html

3. http://www.livestrong.com/article/322350-osteoporosis-exercises-for-the-femoral-neck/

4. http://www.medicinenet.com/osteopenia/page2.htm