HLTH 2501: bone, muscle, ligament and tendon disorders Flashcards
osteoporosis
is a common metabolic bone disorder when there is a decrease in bone mass and density, combined with the loss of bone matrix and mineralization
who is osteoporosis more common in?
older women
what do most osteoporosis fractures involve?
the hip and the vertebrae
two forms of osteoporosis
primary or secondary
primary osteoporosis
is postmenopausal, senile, or idiopathic
secondary osteoporosis
follows a specific primary disorder such as cushing syndrome
how does osteoporosis develop?
during the bone remodeling process, bone resorption exceeds bone formation, leading to thin, fragile bones
what bones does osteoporosis affect more?
those with high proportions of cancellous bones, such as the vertebrae and femoral neck
osteopenia
occurs as the bone density slowly becomes lower and is considered a midpoint on the progression to osteoporosis
what factors contribute to osteoporosis?
genetic factors (ex. vitamin D receptors), nutrition, hormonal levels, aging, decreased mobility or sedentary lifestyle, cigarette smoking, excessive caffeine, and small, light bone structure
disuse osteoporosis
occurs when an area of the body is immobilized due to something like a fracture, developing osteoporosis as a result
what lack of nutrients is a risk for developing osteoporosis?
calcium, vitamin D and protein
why does aging lead to osteoporosis?
osteoblast activity declines with age, as well estrogen levels decline after menopause
what hormonal conditions are associated with osteoporosis?
hyperparathyroidism, cushing syndrome, or continued intake of catabolic glucocorticoids such as prednisone
who has light and small bone structure?
Asian and Caucasian people
signs of compression vertebrae fractures
back pain, loss of height, and abnormal curvature of the spine (leads to kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis)
kyphosis
excessive forward rounding of the upper back
lordosis
excessive natural curve of the lower spine
scoliosis
irregular curve of the spine
treatment for osteoporosis
dietary supplement of calcium, vitamin D, and flouride, calcitonin, bisphosphonates, injected human parathyroid hormone, regular weighlighting and walking, selective estrogen drugs, strontium ranelate, and surgery
how much calcium should premenopausal and postmenopausal women take?
1000 mg for pre and 1500 mg for most
why do fluoride supplements help?
they promote bone deposition
what is an example of bisphosphonates?
alendronate which inhibits osteoclast activity
selective estrogen drugs
ex. raloxifene or tamoxifen; these are better than estrogen therapy as there is less effect on uterine and breast tissue
strontium ranelate
new medication that appears to decrease bone resorption and increase bone formation, as well as antibody preparations that bind to osteoclasts, preventing bone resorption
what do rickets and osteomalacia result from?
vitamin D and phosphate deficines which are associated with dietary defects, malabsorption, prolonged intake of phenobarbital (for seizures), or lack of sun exposure
rickets
soft bone in children resulting from lack of calcification of the cartilage forming at the epiphyseal plate
why is vitamin D important for bones?
it is required for the absorption of calcium
osteomalacia
occurs in adults who have poor vitamin D absorption, causing soft bones and resulting compression fractures
renal rickets
is osteomalacia associated with severe renal disease
paget disease
is a progressive bone disease that occurs in 40+ adults; bone destruction occurs and is replacements by fibrous tissue and abnormal bone
causes of paget disease
has not been established however childhood infection with a virus or genetic factors may be the cause
another name for paget disease
osteitis deformans
signs of paget disease
structural abnormalities like thickening in the long bones, vertebrae, pelvis, and skill
risk of paget disease
pathologic fractures, if in the spine, can cause compression fractures and kyphosis; if in the skull, can cause increased pressure; and can increase risk for cardiovascular disease
osteomyelitis
is a bone infection caused by bacteria or fungi; microorganisms enter the blood and spread to the bones