osteoporosis Flashcards
trabecular bone
interior
weaker, softer
more affected by OP
cortical bone
outer
riged, stronger
less affected by OP
resorption stage
osteoclasts (cutters)
formation stage
osteoblasts (builders)
peak bone mass age
30
__ associated with rapid decline in bone mass
menopause
bone strength reflects two main features
bone density and quality
what does T score evaluate
bone density
normal t score
osteopenia t score
osteoporosis t score
-1, 0
- 1–2.5
- 2.5
LBD / D for
men and pre menapausal women
T/F half of post menopausal # occur in women whose BMD doesn’t have OP
T
T/f there is a standard for measuring bone quality
no
primary type 1 osteoporosis
women after menapause
primary type 2 osteoporosis
ppl over 70
m=w
secondary osteoporosis
result of a medical condition
can arise at any age
m=w
fragility fracture
fracture from height or less
common fracture site osteoporosis
spine wrist hip humerus
diagnose osteoporosis
Risk factor assessment
bone density
rule in / out secondary OP
DXA (bone density)