Osteoporosis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the risk factors for osteoporosis?
A
- Postmenopausal
- Corticosteroid use
- Family history
- Race (white/Asian > black)
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Smoking
- Previous fracture
- Age
- Malabsorption disorders
- Low BMI
- Short fertile period
- Low calcium intake
2
Q
What is the definition of osteoporosis?
A
Bone mineral density that falls >2.5 SD.
A decrease in bone mass and strength resulting in an increased risk of fracture
3
Q
What is the definition of osteopenia?
A
BMD that falls 1-2.5x DS
