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Different types of ortho patients and their needs

Ortho Patients are people who have been diagnosed with certain conditions that affect their bones and joints. Orthopedics is the branch of medicine that deals with these conditions. There are many different types of orthopedics patients and they each require different treatments. The first type of patient is the osteoporosis patient. Osteoporosis is a condition where the bone density decreases over time. As the bone density decreases, the risk of fractures increases. Fractures occur when the bone breaks down and becomes weak. When the bone breaks down, it may not heal properly and cause pain. In some cases, the fracture may even become infected. Osteoporosis patients often experience back pain due to the weakening of the spine. The spine is the column of bones that connects the head to the pelvis. If the spine is weakened, then the body's weight is placed on the hips and legs instead of the spine. This causes the pelvis to weaken and the lower back to break down. Another type of