MSK Exam #2 Flashcards
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Osteoporosis
Low bone mass
OR
Low bone strength
Osteoblasts and Osteoclasts
Osteoblasts build
Osteoclasts break down
Calcitonin activity
Stores calcium into the bones
Parathyroid hormone activity
Break down bone to get celcium into the blood stream
Estrogen and bones
Estrogen inhibits osteoclast activity
Where is trabeculae found
Ends of long bones and vertebrae are the ones we care about (are others)
Peak age for bone mass
In the 30s
Primary osteoporosis
Due to age without underlying disease process
Risk factors for primary osteoporosis
Caucasian and Asian
Smoking
Malnutrition
Decreased physical activity
Medications causing osteoporosis
Long term steroids
Valproic acid
Heparin
Aromatase inhibitors
Cyclosporine
Steroid dose that causes osteoporosis
Over mg Prednisone or equivalent for over 3 months
Presentation of osteoporosis
Vague s/s
Pathologic fractures
Shortening
Back pain without trauma
3 places for osteoporotic fractures
Vertebrae
Hip
Distal radius
Dx for osteoporosis
Via screening or fracture
Screening recommendation for osteoporosis
Grade B in women over 65 and postmenopausal women under 65 with risk factors
Grade I in men
Potential screening age for osteoporosis in men
70 years and above
DEXA T score interpretation
Under -2.5 - Osteoporosis
-2.4 to -1.0 -Osteopenia
Over -1.0 - Normal
Places we check in a DEXA scan
Lumbar spine and hips
Z scores for osteoporosis
Compare to people the same age - determine primary vs. secondary
Fragility fracture
Equivalent to a T score finding - break without trauma -wrist, hip, spine, etc.
Tx for Hip fx
Surgery
Only 2/3 return home after
Very dangerous
Other imaging and studies for osteoporosis
Plain films show demineralization
Calcium, phosphate, vitamin D
Hyperparathyroidism presentation
High calcium - stone, moans, groans, bones
Vitamin D deficiency presentation
Fatigue
Bone pain
Muscle weakness
No sun exposure