Osteoporosis Flashcards
What causes osteoporosis?
Imbalance between bone resorption and formation
What is the hormone physiology of osteoporosis?
Decrease oestrogen –> increased resorption and decreased formation in weight bearing bones
Increased PTH –> increased resorption
What are the types of osteoporosis?
Primary- type I and II
Secondary
What is type I osteoporosis?
Oestrogen deficiency after menpause
Affects mainly trabecular bone
What causes type II osteoporosis?
Age related decrease in osteoblastic activity
What are some secondary causes of osteoporosis?
Endocrine Malignancy GI Rheumatic Drugs Lifestyle
What are some endocrine causes of osteoporosis?
Premtuure menopause Anorexia nervosa Cushings Hyperthyroid Hyperparathyroid Hypogonadism
What malignancy is esp associated with osteoporosis?
Myeloma
What are some GI causes of osteoporosis?
Malabsorption
Chronic liver disease
IBD
What drugs can cause osteoporosis?
Steroids
What lifestyle factors can cause osteoporosis?
Immobilisation
Alcoho;
Smoking
What is the presentation of osteoporosis?
Usually asymptomatic until fracture
Back pain
Kyphosis
What are the 5 classic osteoporotic fractures?
Wrist Proximal humerus hip Vertebrae Ankle
How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
Ca, phosphate and ALP normal
Hormone levels
DEXA= low bone density
FRAX and T score <2.5
What are the management principles of osteoporosis?
Treat underlying cause
Calcium and vit D
Falls prevention
Medication