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19 May 2018
Emily, a 64-year-old obese, caucasian female was brought to the hospital suffering pain in her legs. She was 5'8" tall when she was 40 and now is 5'4" in height. An X ray revealed that she had a greenstick fracture of her right femur and left tibia.
You decide to test her bone density. Her bones are brittle and porous.
1) Form a differential diagnosis and explain your diagnosis. IN OTHER WORDS, based on ALL the information presented, what disease do you suspect? (4 pts)
2) What would you do to treat this patient? Explain how this treatment would be effective. (1pt)
Emily, a 64-year-old obese, caucasian female was brought to the hospital suffering pain in her legs. She was 5'8" tall when she was 40 and now is 5'4" in height. An X ray revealed that she had a greenstick fracture of her right femur and left tibia.
You decide to test her bone density. Her bones are brittle and porous.
1) Form a differential diagnosis and explain your diagnosis. IN OTHER WORDS, based on ALL the information presented, what disease do you suspect? (4 pts)
2) What would you do to treat this patient? Explain how this treatment would be effective. (1pt)
Beverley SmithLv2
21 May 2018