Osteoperosis Flashcards
1
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osteoperosis
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a syndrome associated with low bone mass and changes in bone architecture that causes an increased risk of fracures
T score at the femoral head measured by a DEXA scan falls below 2.5 of average
2
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risk factors for osteoperosis
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age F 65, M 75 gender (women) ethnicity (caucasians) previous fracture fix alcohol smoking BMI <20 physical inactivtiy coexisting disease (diabetes, RA, coeliac, IBD) meds (antidepressants, anticonvulsants...)
3
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treatment for osteoperosis
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if high risk, start on bisphosphonate- alendronate 10mg OD or aledonrate 70mg once weekly
calcium and vit D prescribed alongside
