Osteoporosis

Overview

Osteoporosis is reduced bone density increasing fracture risk, especially in postmenopausal women.

Symptoms

• •Often asymptomatic
• •Fractures (hip, spine, wrist)
• •Height loss

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓DEXA (T-score ≤-2.5)
• ✓FRAX risk
• ✓Vitamin D, Ca

Treatments

• →Bisphosphonates
• →Denosumab
• →Calcium + Vit D
• →Teriparatide

Risk Factors