Musculoskeletal PP Flashcards
______ is a chronic metabolic disease that causes bone resorption to be > bone building, resulting in decreased BMD, and thin, brittle bones
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis frequently causes fracture of spine, wrist, and _____.
hip
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis include genetics, age, ________, sedentary lifestyle, caffeine, smoking, ETOH, medications, and comorbidities.
poor calcium/Vit / Calorie intake
_______ can provide information about bone activity. (lab value)
biochemical markers
Lab and imaging assessment for osteoporosis include serum calcium and ______,. These lab values can rule out other causes.
vitamin D
The best imaging assessment for osteoporosis is the _______.
dual x ray absorptiometry
Imaging of osteoporosis can occur with bone scans and ______.
ultrasounds
The osteoporosis should include fall risk assessment, psychosocial (fallophobia), kyphosis of dorsal spine, pain and decreased ROM and ________.
compression fractures
What do you think some of the biggest concerns are with these people?
?
With the management of osteoporosis you want them to prevent ________ and injury to avoid fractures.
falls
With the management of osteoporosis you want to make sure their diet includes _____ and vit D intake. Their diet should emphasize fruits, veggies, low-fat dairy, fiber and ______.
calcium
protein