Loss of bone density
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Osteoporosis literally means "porous bones" and is characterized by a loss of bone mineral density, resulting in bones that are weak and susceptible to fracture. This disease represents an imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation in which resorption is greater than formation, leading to a decrease in bone mineral density.
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Bone mineral density is decreased by 30 to 50% after one year in the paralyzed areas (figure 1). The loss is faster in areas of trabecular bone, with a higher turnover rate, than in compact bone. Bone loss is particularly important in the epiphyseal subchondral area on each side of the knee (figure 2).
[DOC File]Osteoporosis
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Those vegetarians who reach approximately 69 years of age appear to suffer no further decline in bone density, whereas, in meat eaters, bone loss continues. HEALTHFUL EATING HABITS: Most mistakenly believe that the loss of natural estrogen during menopause, either natural menopause or surgical, is the most important factor leading to osteoporosis.
[DOC File]OSTEOPOROSIS in Women
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The greatest loss of bone density occurs in the first years of menopause. For this reason many health care providers prescribe estrogen for women who are close to menopause. There are pros and cons for taking estrogen. Estrogen helps slow the loss of bone and …
[DOC File]Osteoporosis - Hormone Restoration
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Bone density begins to decline in women before menopause, and the degree of bone loss is variable. We performed a cross-sectional analysis on the entry data of a 5-yr prospective study of risk factors for osteoporosis to determine the correlation of bone density …
[DOC File]Osteoporosis-Deformity, Screening, and Treatment
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Bone density tests can measure density in various sites of the body. A bone density test can: Detect osteoporosis before a fracture occurs Predict chances of fracturing in the future Determine rate of bone loss and/or monitor the effects of treatment if the test is conducted at intervals of a year or more
A common problem for many of the people that you work …
Bone Mineral Density Test (measures amount of bone mineral in certain areas of the bone) DEXA Scan (uses low levels of x-rays to determine bone density of the entire skeleton and at various sites that are prone to fracture, such as the hip, spine or wrist) Ultrasound. CT Scan. Blood and Urine laboratory tests. Treatment & Management
[DOC File]OSTEOPOROSIS
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-in women, the loss of ovarian function at menopause precipitates rapid bone loss such that most women meet the diagnostic criterion for osteoporosis by age 70–80-epidemiology of fractures follows the trend for bone density loss-fractures of the distal radius …
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