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*[[Rebound]] absent | *[[Rebound]] absent | ||
*[[Hepatomegaly]] absent | *[[Hepatomegaly]] absent | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Osteoporosis is associated with the presence of fractures on physical examination.
Appearance of the Patient
Osteoporosis is asymptomatic, until fractures occur due to poor bone mineralization. Such patients may appear anxious and distressed because of pain.
Vital Signs
Temperature
- Temperature is normal.
Pulse
Rate
- Normal
Rhythm
- Regular
Strength
- The pulse is normal
Symmetry
- The pulses are symmetric
Blood Pressure
- Normal
Respiratory Rate
- Normal
Skin
- Normal
Head
- Normal
Eyes
- Normal. No icterus.
Ears
- Normal
Nose
- Normal
Throat
- Normal
Neck
- Jugular venous pressure not elevated
- Carotid bruits not present
- Lymph nodes not present
- Thyromegaly may be present in Hyperthyroidism
- Hepatojugular reflux is absent
Heart
- Normal
Lungs
- Normal. No added sounds
Auscultation
Abdomen
- Abdominal distention absent
- Abdominal tenderness absent
- Rebound absent
- Hepatomegaly absent
- Splenomegaly absent
Extremities
- Clubbing absent
- Cyanosis absent
- Edema absent
- Fracture or previously healed fractures may be present.
Neurologic
- Normal examination
References