Osteoporosis Flashcards
1
Q
What age should osteoporosis be screened for
A
Women over 65 and men over 70
2
Q
Name 5 risk factors for osteoporosis
A
- Underweight
- alcoholism
- Corticosteroid use
- early menopause
- history of previous fractures
3
Q
Name 3 common pathological fractures associated with osteoporosis
A
- Colles fracture of wrist
- proximal humerus fracture
- neck of femur #
