Osteoporosis

Question 1

How many americans have this diseases

Answer 1

over 10 million

Question 2

What is a factor that contributes the increased risk of osteoporosis after the age 30

Answer 2

after 30 bone reabsoption out numbers bone formation

Question 3

What are the risk factors of osteoporosis

Answer 3

Family history, Caucasian female, sedentary lifestyle, smoker, anorexia

Question 4

What are the manifestations of osteoporosis

Answer 4

Pain and bone deformity
Fracture (humerus, wrist, femur, vertebra)
Kyphosis of thoracic spine
Shortened stature

Question 5

Is osteoporosis symptomatic or asymptomatic before a fracture

Answer 5

Asymptomatic until fracture

Question 6

What is the BMD in osteoporosis patient s

Answer 6

> 2.5 standard deviations below the average

Question 7

What are some issues relating to the development of osteoporosis

Answer 7

Too much ETOH
Too much Smoking
Not enough Reg exercise
Not enough Ca2+ & Vit D

Question 8

What do people with osteoporosis need to avoid

Answer 8

Falls

Question 9

What happens to cortical bone

Answer 9

Becomes more porous, thinner, weaker, prone to #