1 Introduction Osteoporotic fractures cause considerable pain and disability, leading to substantial limitations in everyday life and notable decline in the quality of life of those affected [1]. In 2010, approximately 5.5 million men and more than 22 million women in the EU27 were living with osteoporosis [2]. The incidence of osteoporosis will increase even more due to an ageing society as the porosity of the bone increases significantly in older individuals [3].
