Osteoporosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of Osteoporosis
A
Bone disorder with loss of trabecular bone leading to increase risk of fracture of bone
2
Q
Which bone is inner and which bone is outer?
A
Outer => Cortical
Inner => Trabecular
3
Q
When do women have an increased risk in osteoporosis
A
Post-menopausal
Dec. oestrogen = Inc. Bone resorption
4
Q
What factors can increase chances of Osteoporosis (3)
A
Smoking
Alcohol
Age
5
Q
Which disease relating to the thyroid can lead to osteoporosis
A
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
6
Q
Do Px present with symptoms in Osteoporosis
A
Typically no
Px diagnosed after pathological fracture
7
Q
What 2 investigations are done in Osteoporosis
A
BT => PTH + Phosphates
DEXA Scan
8
Q
What 3 drugs are given in Osteoporosis
A
SERM (selective oestrogen receptor modulators)
Calcitonin
Biphosphonates
