Osteoporosis Flashcards
1
Q
Who is osteoporosis more common in?
A
Women
2
Q
What is Osteoporosis?
A
Reduced bone mineral density (BMD)
3
Q
What are the most common sites for osteoporotic fractures?
A
- Spine
- Wrist
- Hip
- Pelvis
4
Q
What are risk factors for osteoporosis?
A
- Female
- Over 50
- Low body weight
- Previous fracture or height loss
- Smoking
- High intake of alcohol
- Amenorrhea
- Early menopause (before 45)
- Inflammatory conditions (e.g. RA, Crohn’s)
- Conditions affecting hormone producing glands
- Family history of osteoporosis
- Long term use of medications which affect bone strength e.g. prednisolone
- Poor diet lacking calcium, vitamin D, fruit and vegetables
- Too much protein, sodium and caffeine
- Malabsorption problems
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Inactive lifestyle
5
Q
What are risk factors of osteoporosis?
A
- Smoking
- Low BMI
- Diet
- Corticosteroids
6
Q
How does osteoporosis link to L5 root compression?
A
Links to:
- Degeneration
- Loss of space between discs
- Lack of space for nerve roots
