Fractures associated with osteoporosis may be asymptomatic, or "silent," and diagnosed after healing during medical workup for subsequent fractures. The patient does not play an active role in...

Fractures associated with osteoporosis may be asymptomatic, or "silent," and diagnosed after healing during medical workup for subsequent fractures.

The patient does not play an active role in establishing the severity of general fatigue he or she may experience during activity.