osteoporosis Flashcards
when is osteoporosis considered severe
if there have been one or more fragility fractures
what is osteoporosis
progressive bone disease characterised by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue with subsequent increase in bone fragility and fracture susceptibility
what is a fragility fracture
fracture following a fall from standing height or less (i.e. low level trauma)
what are vertebral fractures
fractures of the spine
can occur spontaneously, or as a result of routine activities
risk factors for osteoporosis
- postmenopause
- men >50
- long term oral CCs
- increasing age
- vitamin D deficiency and low calcium intake
- lack of physical activity
- BMI less than 18.5
- smoker
- excess alcohol
- parenteral history of hip fractures
- early menopause
- previous fracture at site characteristic of osteoporotic fractures
What BMI is a risk factor for osteoporosis
less than 18.5
what sites are characteristic of osteoporotic fractures
wrist
spine
hip
name a non-osteoporotic cause for fragility fracture
metastatic bone cancer
what is a possible undiagnosed secondary cause of osteoporotic fragility fracture
hyperthyroidism
A 10 year fragility fracture risk score should be calculated before arranging a DXA scan to measure BMD, or starting a bisphosphonate except in people
- over 50 with history of fragility fractures (offer DXA scan)
- under 40 who have major risk factor for fragility factors: offer DXA scan, then refer to specialist who is experienced in treatment of osteoporosis depending on BMD T Score
what does a DXA scan measure
bone mineral density
what is the T score
the number of standard deviations below the mean BMD of young adults at their peak bone mass
more negative = worse
what two tools do you use to measure fragility fracture risk and which one is preferred
Q Fracture - preferred
FRAX online assessment calculators
People at high risk of a fragility fracture risk (calculated using Q fracture or FRAX) should offered…
DXA scan to confirm osteoporosis
People at intermediate risk of fragility fracture (calculated using Q fracture or FRAX) whose fracture risk if close to recommended threshold and how have risk factors that may be underestimated by FRAX should be..
should be offered DXA scan
what to do with pt who have a low risk of fragility fracture (calculated using Q fracture or FRAX)
lifestyle advice - do not give treatment or DXA scan
offer bisphosphonate treatment (if appropriate and no contraindications) in pt with BMD score of….
-2.5 or lower
if t score is greater than -2.5 what do you do
no treatment
modify risk factors, treat underlying conditions and repeat DXA at interval appropriate for pt based on their risk profile, using clinical judgement (usually wihtin 2 years)
HRT in younger post menopausal women
can be considered to reduce risk of osteoporotic fracture and relief of menopausal symptoms
how does menopause increase risk of osteoporosis
lower oestrogen levels = increased bone turnover and enhanced bone resorption
Follow up should be arranged to assess and manage the adverse effects of bone sparing treatment, adherence to treatment, the need for continuing treatment with bisphosphonates after …..
5 yrs
3 yrs for zolendronate
name two diseases associated with osteoporosis
RA and diabetes
….. of liver enzymes interferes with vitamin D metabolism so can increase the risk of fracture in some patients (+ drug examples)
INDUCTION
(inducers: BS CRAP GPS)
4 lifestyle changes to improve bone health and reduce risk of fragility fractures
- Increase level of physical activity
- Stop smoking
- Maintain normal BMI (between 18.5-24.9 kg/m2)
- Reduce alcohol intake