Pathophysiology of the Risk Factors Associated with Osteoporosis and their Correlation to the -score Value in Patients with Osteopenia and Osteoporosis in the United Arab Emirates.

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a growing major health problem with medical, social, and economic burden. The pathogenesis of osteoporosis involves excessive bone resorption by osteoclasts and decreased new bone formation by osteoblasts. Early diagnosis is the key to minimize the impact of osteoporosis on patients.