Pathology Of Bones & Joints 2 Flashcards
Describe childhood and adolescence modeling
When is there peak bone mass attained, what causes it?
Describe the regulation of bone remodeling
Describe multicellular unit
What are the main intercellular bone signals?
Discuss the regulation of osteoclasts
What is osteoporosis?
What are the classifications of osteoporosis?
Describe the DEXA scan signs of osteoporosis
Discuss primary osteoporosis
What are the risk factors of senile osteoporosis?
Describe the rate of loss of bone in osteoporosis
Summarize bone mass reduction in senile osteoporosis
Summarize post-menopausal osteoporosis
Contrast senile and postmenopausal osteoporosis
What does an osteoporotic vertebral body look like?
What does trabeculae look like in osteoporosis?
What endocrine factors can cause secondary osteoporosis?
Describe neoplastic causes of secondary osteoporosis
Describe gastrointestinal causes of secondary osteoporosis