Flashcards in Bone health Deck (40)
Loading flashcards...
1
what is osteoprosis
progressive skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of the bone tissue, with increase in bone fragility and fracture risk
2
which gender is more common female or male in osteoporosis
female
3
is osteoporosis asymptomatic or has symtoms
assymptomatic
4
where are common fracture sites in the body
neck of femur, vertebral body, distal radius, humeral neck
5
how much of the skeleton is remodeled each year
10%
6
what is normal transitioning between osteoblasts and osteoclasts
osteoclast- osteoblast numbers the same, rapid turnover and regeneration
7
what causes fractures?>
BREAKS IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE LEAD TO WEAKNESS CAUSING FRACUTRES
8
WHEN DO YOU TYPICALLY HAVE PEAK BONE MASS
LATE 20S
9
what factors can lead to bone loss
glucocorticoids, diet, weight, sex hormone deficiency, diseases, immobility
10
what is the major determinant of bone loss after the menopause?
oestrogen deficinecy
11
what does the fracture risk calculator do?
predicts 10 yearr fracture risk of major osteoporotic fractureses
12
when would you use the risk factor assessment?
over 50s, and under 50s that have history with glucocorticoid involvement and early menopause
13
when shouda DEXA scan be performed?
anyone who gets a fracture score of 10% or more
14
what does DEXA do?
measures bone density independently of anything else
15
what advice should you give for managing osteoporosis
high intensity strength training, low impact weight bearing, avoid alcohol, avoid smoking, fall prevention
16
what should post menopausal women aim for in calcium intake
1000mg
17
what drugs are used in the treatment of osteoporosis
calcium and vit D supplements, bisphosphonates, denosumab,, HRT, testosterone
18
what do calcium and vit D reduce the risk of?
non vertebral fractures
19
what are the guidelines for taking calcium and vit D supplements
cannot take calcium within 2 hours of oral bisphosphonates. If calcium in diet is adequate, vit D may be preferred for OP treatment
20
what are bisphosphonates and what do they do?
antiresorptive agents, prevent bone loss at all sites vulnerable to OP, reduce risk of hip and spine fracutre
21
how do bisphosphonates work chemically?
ingested by osteoclasts which lead to cell death thus inhibiting bone resorption. Slows bone growth
22
what T score must OP patients have to use bisphosphonates ?
less than -2.5
23
how long should bisphosphonates be used
5 years
24
how often can patients take Zoledronic acid
1 yearly IV infusion for 3 years
25
what is zoledronic
a bisphosphonate that can be taken IV
26
what is denosumab
monoclonal antibody that targets and binds with high affinity and specificity to RANKL- inhibits development and activity of osteoclasts, decreasing bone resoprtion and density
27
how is denosumab taken?
sub cut injections 6 monthly
28
what are some side effects of denosumab
hypocalcaemia, eczema, cellulitis
29
when is strontium ranelate used
3rd line treatment as fracture reduction risk not as high, contraindicated in thromboembolic disease, peripheral artery disedase, uncontrolled hypertension. DONT USE IF ALTERNATIVE METHOD AVAILABLE
30
