bone joint Flashcards
what is osteoporosis
due to a decrease in bone mass = bone reabsorbtion and destruction
what makes bone glue, strength, and flexibility
collagen and calcium phosphate
osteoclast activity
bone reabsorption and destruction
osteoblast activity
bone formation
what could lead to osteoporosis
long term steroids
epidemiology of osteoporosis
increases with age ~30 and above
beak bone density is at late 20s
osteoporosis population affect
~10 million in USA
how many affected with osteopenia
33.6 million in USA
osteoporosis statistics
80% female
1/3 will experience problems related
bone loss ~1% per year after 30-35 for women and 50-55 for men
clinical manifestation of osteoporosis
structural weakness, decreased ability to support loads, high risk of fx
what positions are at risk for patients with osteoporosis
forward bending, twisting motions, lifting heavy objects, sudden forceful movements involving spinal stability
type 1 osteoporosis
postmenopausal osteoporosis caused by a deficiency in estrogen
type 2 osteoporosis
senile osteoporosis, vit D deficency and decreased ability to absorb calcium
secondary osteoporosis
endocrine issues; hyperplasia of the parathyroid, diabetes
gastrointestinal issues; malnutrition
drug issues; steroid, herapin (cardiac med)
OP risk factors
age
Female>male
smaller women
asain and white
genetics
