Male Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is uncommon in males. All cases of osteoporosis in males need complete evaluation for secondary cause. We report a case of severe osteoporosis in 70 years old male. He presented with D8 anterior wedging with paraparesis. He was evaluated for the secondary causes. He was found to have hypogonadism and hypovitaminosis D along with senile osteoporosis. He was treated with Teriparatide. His paraparesis improved following treatment with bone forming agent.