Bernice, a 75-year old woman, stumbled slightly while walking, then felt a terrible pain in her left hip. at the hospital, x-rays revealed that the hip was broken. also, the compact and spongy bone throughout her spine were very thin. what was her probable condition

The answer is osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition when the bone (osteo) density is decreased, makes them look like having pore or spongy. It is found frequently in the elder woman that has been menopause for a few years.

Estrogen has a role in bone remodeling which causes a protective effect on woman before menopause.