http://www.orthopaedicweblinks.com Metabolic disorder associated with fractures of the femoral neck, vertebrae, and distal forearm. It occurs commonly in women within 15-20 years after menopause, and is caused by factors associated with menopause including estrogen deficiency. OCOSH Code C05.116.198.579.610_BD_MBD_OP_PMP en-us Sun Jan 13 2008 17:14:41 GMT Copyright 2005 OWL Inc. orthopaedicweblinks@gmail.com (Christian Veillette) orthopaedicweblinks@gmail.com (OWL Inc.) http://www.orthopaedicweblinks.com/Detailed/2990.html OWL Editor's Note Hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women is associated with reduced risk of fracture and heart disease. However, it is also associated with increased risk of breast cancer. The advice given in this resource should be considered with this in mind. Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics 2002-01-31 17:14:41 GMT http://www.orthopaedicweblinks.com/cgi-bin/owl/jump.cgi?ID=2990 Wheeless http://www.orthopaedicweblinks.com/Detailed/919.html PostMenopausal Osteoporosis - Prevention 2002-01-11 17:14:41 GMT http://www.orthopaedicweblinks.com/cgi-bin/owl/jump.cgi?ID=919