Clinical Manifestations
Progressive loss of bone microarchitecture often silent until a vertebral body collapses.
What is Vertebral compression fracture?
Bone resorbing cells that break down bone tissue faster than it can be replaced
What is a overactive osteoclasts?
Low-impact fractures in older adults often reveal this underlying condition
What is a fragility fracture indicating underlying bone disease?
A bone medication that helps promote the formation of bones and increase bone density by stimulating osteoblast activity.
What is bone-building medication/anabolic agent?
A certain demographic of women who are screened for bone density loss when they reach this stage in life.
What is menopausal women?
Spinal pain with tenderness after some stress, often linked to collapse of a single vertebral body
What is Acute vertebral compression fracture?
Reduced thoracic cavity expansion due to spinal deformity
What is Restrictive lung effect?
Assessment of age, hormone levels, and medication history helps identify risk
What is risk factor–based screening?
These medications work by inhibiting osteoclast activity to reduce bone resorption
What are bisphosphonates?
A certain process that involves the repeated breakdown and rebuilding of bones.
What is bone remodeling?
Abnormal forward curvature of the upper spine
What is Kyphosis (dowager's hump)?
Immobility after hip fractures increase the risk of clot formation that can travel to the lungs
What is Pulmonary embolism or thrombosis?
This tool predicts the 10-year probability of fractures using clinical data
What is the FRAX assessment tool?
Adequate intake of these nutrients is essential to maintain bone strength and prevent worsening
What are calcium and vitamin D?
A specialized cell that works towards building bone in your body.
What is osteoblast
Gradual reduction in standing height due to repeated collapse of spinal vertebrae
What is Loss of height?
Limited mobility leading to loss of muscle mass and strength over time
What is Muscle atrophy?
This measurement compares a patient’s bone density to that of a young adult
What is a T-score?
The use of testosterone or estrogen to help maintain bone density within older males or postmenopausal women.
What is hormone therapy?
A specialized cell that works toward breaking down bone in your body.
Bones become fragile and break easily
What is a Fragility fractures?
Bones become fragile due to the loss of calcium
what is decreased bone density (or bone demineralization)?
This scan is used to confirm decreased bone density and diagnose the condition
What is a DEXA scan?
Lifestyle interventions focusing on mechanical stress can help slow progression of this condition
What is weight-bearing exercise?
Milk, yogurt, or cheese are foods recommended to individuals who face bone density loss because they are full of this nutrient that helps builds bone.
What is calcium?