Osteoporosis overview
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2], Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S.[3]
Overview
Osteoporosis is a disease of bone due to a lower bone mineral density which leads to an increased risk of fracture. Osteoporosis can be prevented with lifestyle advice and medication, and preventing falls in people with known or suspected osteoporosis is an established way to prevent fractures. Osteoporosis can be treated with bisphosphonates and various other medical treatments.
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Causes
Differentiating Disease from other Conditions
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Symptoms
Osteoporosis itself has no symptoms. The disease state causes increased fragility of the bones and thus making them more prone to fractures.
Physical Examination
Osteoporosis is associated with the presence of fractures on physical examination.
Laboratory Studies
Lab tests for the diagnosis of Osteoporosis include some baseline tests like complete blood count (CBC), serum calcium, phosphate, and alkaline phosphatase and 25(OH) vitamin D as well as tests for diagnosing secondary osteoporosis, which include 24 hr serum calcium, serum protein electrophoresis and bone marrow biopsy.
Treatment
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