Metabolic Bone Disease Flashcards
What is Osteoporosis?
Bone Deterioration w/ Reduced bone mass.
Disruption of micro architecture of bone
Inc risk of fracture
What is Osteoporosis?
Bone Deterioration w/ Reduced bone mass.
Disruption of micro architecture of bone
Inc risk of fracture
What does the T-Score of Bone density tell you?
Comparison to young Adults
What does the Z-Score of Bone density tell you?
Comparison to Age matched adults
What T score is equated to osteoporosis?
T score
What T score is equated to Low bone density (osteopenia)?
-1.0 to -2.5
What is a normal T score?
-1.0 to +1.0
Who should T-Score NOT be used for?
Children
Pre-Menopausal Women
Men
When is a Z score used?
Pt younger than peak bone mass
Pre-Menopausal Women
BD Lower than expected
Men
What are clinical Risk factors for fragility fracture?
Advancing age Prev Fracture GLC Thx Parental Hx of Hip Fracture Low Body Wt Smoking, EtOH, RA, 2^ OP
What are clinical Risk factors for fragility fracture?
Advancing age Prev Fracture GLC Thx Parental Hx of Hip Fracture Low Body Wt Smoking, EtOH, RA, 2^ OP
What is the Reccomended Daily Ca intake?
800 to 1000 IU/d of Vit D3
What does the Z-Score of Bone density tell you?
Comparison to Age matched adults
What T score is equated to osteoporosis?
T score
What T score is equated to Low bone density (osteopenia)?
-1.0 to -2.5