12 - Degenerative Joint Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
What is sarcopenia
A
Decrease in muscle mass
2
Q
What are the causes for sarcopenia
A
Low sex hormones
Low IGF-1 levels
Decrease in activity
OA and neuronal degeneration
3
Q
How much decrease in total muscle mass occurs between the ages of 30-80 years old
A
30% decrease
4
Q
how much muscle mass is lost per decade after the age of 30
A
3-5%
5
Q
What is the cause of loss of height with age
A
Disks between vertebrae drying out
Sarcopenia and Camptocormia
Ostoeporosis and vertebral collapse
6
Q
Prevention and Tx of sarcopenia
A
HRT
Vitamin D
Exercise
7
Q
What isCalcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) disease
A
Crystal associated OA aka pseudogout lol
8
Q
What is the FRAX tool
A
Fracture Risk Assessment Tool
