BIOL 3051 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8.5: Pathologic Fracture, Hip Fracture, Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
24 Apr 2020
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Identify factors that can be predictive of future fractures: to exclude secondary causes of osteoporosis. Tools for measuring bmd and risk of fractures: Dxa dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry measure bmd. Fragility fracture (hip, vertebral, or multiple fracture events should be considered high risk) after age 40. At least as moderate risk, but definitely not at low risk. Gravan (risk assessment tool) is used when you don"t have a lot of details and numbers. Avoid drugs that increase bone loss (e. g. glucocorticoids) supplements) in men is 1000 mg per day for men age 19 to 70 years and 1200 mg per day for men age 71 years and older. Men: encouraged for all men with osteoporosis. A weight-bearing exercise regimen may be modestly beneficial. Smoking and excessive alcohol intake should be avoided. The recommended daily allowance for total calcium intake (from diet and. The recommended daily allowance for vitamin d is 600 international units (15.
