Osteoporosis

This skeletal condition manifests with reduced bone mass and resistance due to abnormally low levels of minerals.
Reduced bone mass is an important factor in the risk of fracture, the main risk factors being age, sex, menopause, diet, weight, alcohol, smoking and physical inactivity.

The osteoporotic skeleton needs a supporting “frame”, which can be metaphorically compared
to an external scaffolding of a building after an earthquake, as it provides support when the natural capacity is impaired. In this case the corset plays a crucial role. Highly specific and adjustable, it is the actual protagonist of conservative therapy for osteoporosis.