ICM - Rheum 2 Flashcards
factors that determine peak bone mass
genetics, nutrition (calcium/VitD), endocrine status (early menopause, decreased gonadal activity), physical activity/health during growth
these are associated with increased bone loss
aging, hypogonadism/menopause, high bone turnover
pathology of osteoporosis (in cancellous bone)
thinning of trabeculae, loss of trabecular plates (architecturally weakened)
lifestyle risk factors for osteoporosis
alcohol, smoking, inadequate diet (low Ca/VitD, excess VitA, salt), inadequate physical activity
this kind of diet will increase risk of osteoporosis
low Ca/VitD, excess vitA/salt
rheumatologic disease risk factors for osteoporosis
RA, SLE, ankylosing spondylitits
endocrine risk factors for osteoporosis
adrenal insufficient, Cushing’s syndrome (corticosteroid excess), excess thyroid, diabetes, hyperparathyroid, central adiposity
hypogonadal risk factors for osteoporosis
menopause, androgen insensitivity, hyperprolactinemia, anorexia nervosa, Turners (XO), Klinefelters (XXY), panhypopituitarism
areas of predilection for fracture in osteoporosis
hip, wrist, vertebral spine
asymptomatic fractures of dorsal spine can lead to this
kyphosis
main screen and diagnostic study for osteoporosis; what does this measure?
DEXA (dual xray absorbiometry); bone density
BMD T score >-1 (bone one standard deviation below young adult mean)
normal
-1
osteopenia
BMD T score > -2.5 standard deviation below young adult mean
osteoporosis
women above this age, and men above this age, should be tested for osteoporosis
65, 70
impaired mineralization of bony matrix
osteomalacia
osteomalacia conditions that are DDX for osteoporosis
VitD deficiency/dysfunction, phosphate deficiency, acidosis, hypophospatasia, mineralization inhibition
cornerstone for pharmaceutical therapy of osteoporosis –> decrease hip/spine fracture by 50%
bisophosphonates (Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel/Atelvia, Reclast)
what do bisophosphonates inhibit?
osteoclast function (some osteoblast)
possible adverse effects of bisophosphonates
irritate esophagus/stomach, renal insufficiency
possible late side effects of bisophosphonates
osteonecrosis of jaw, atypical femur fractures (not at neck)
pharmaceutical therapy for osteoporosis….reduces vertebral fracture 30% (intranasally or w/ subcu injection), decrease pain vertebral fracture, could have allergic reaction (if allergic to salmon)
calcitonin