Bone Health

Question 1

Risk factors poor bone health

Answer 1

• Immobility/Non-weight bearing
• Delayed puberty
• Malnutrition (low Ca2+ intake)
• Limited sun exposure
• Medications (steroids/anti-epileptics)
• Chronic disease - CKD, eating disorders, malabsorption

Question 2

Assessing and managing bone health

Answer 2

History about risk factors
Any previous fracture
Diet/exercise

DEXA scan
X-ray vertebrae

Treatment:

• Vit D, Ca2+
• Bisphosphonate therapy
• Pubertal induction