Osteoporosis Risk Factors

Question 1

Risk factors for osteoporosis in the WHO model

Answer 1

Age (older age)
Gender (female)
Prior OP fracture
Low BMI
PO glucocorticoids (≥5mg prednisone or equivalent for 3 months or more)
RA
Secondary OP
Parental history of hip fracture
Current smoker
Alcohol intake (≥3 drinks/day)

Question 2

Drug risk factors for secondary OP

Answer 2

Glucocorticosteroids, antiepileptic drugs, depo shot, unfractionated heparin, aromatase inhibitors, PPIs, TZDs, SGLT-2is

Question 3

Comorbid conditions for secondary OP

Answer 3

Hypogonadism, hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, malnutrition, RA, vitamin D deficiency, DM, renal insufficiency