Osteoporosis

Question 1

What is osteoporosis characterized by?

Answer 1

• low bone mass
• structural deterioration of bone tissue
• consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture

Question 2

Where do fractures in OP occur commonly?

Answer 2

• wrist
• spine
• hip

Question 3

What are the risk factors for OP?

Answer 3

Female gender.
Increasing age.
Menopause.
Oral corticosteroids.
Smoking.
Alcohol.
Previous fragility fracture.
Rheumatological conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory arthropathies.
Parental history of hip fracture.
Body mass index of less than 18.5 kg/m2.

Question 4

What is used to assess fracture risk score?

Answer 4

• Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan to measure bone mineral density (BMD)