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Bone mineral Density examquestions and answers
Low grade X-rays that are used to estimate how dense or
thick your bones are, X-rays measures how much calcium
and minerals are in a part of your bones
What is Bone Mineral Density (BMD)?
Measures BMD/ratio of bone mineral content, Detects
bone loss, Establishes the diagnosis of osteoporosis,
Assesses an individual's risk for fracture, Can assess the
response to therapy
Purpose of BMD Testing:
A bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much
bone, makes too little bone, or both. As a result, bones
become weak. Occurs because as we age, more bone is
removed than replaced
What is Osteoporosis?
Sex (female greater risk than male), Prolonged steroid
use, Certain medications or medical conditions (Ex:
Chemos, PPIs, thyroid meds, SSRIs, eating disorders,
AIDS/HIV, hyperparathyroidism, diabetes, IBD), Family Hx
of hip fracture, Premature menopause, Asian or Caucasian
ethnicity
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis:
Post menopausal women, Patients on long term
glucocorticoid therapy, Certain drugs or diseases -
Hyperparathyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Patients with
radiographic evidence of fracture, Monitor therapeutic
change, Unhealthy lifestyle (smoking, alcohol, low calcium
intake, inadequate exercise)
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