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Osteoporosis Daniel K. Park, MD
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Osteoporosis Weakening of the bones
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Osteoporosis Bone mass decreases after 35 yrs old 10 million Americans have it 34 million are at risk
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Osteoporosis Women more at risk because bone loss occurs more rapidly after menopause 50% of women >50 yrs old will have fracture 25% of men >50 yrs old will have fracture 2005 2 million fractures $19 billion in costs
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Common fractures Hip fracture Spine fracture Wrist fracture
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Hip fracture Older women who have hip fracture have 2-3 fold increase in death in one year 1 month after surgery 10.5% 6 months 21.5% 1 year 27.3%
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Spine fractures People at risk 6.6% in 1 year 16.9% at 3 years If already had fracture, 20% 23% are symptomatic fractures
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Spine fractures
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Wrist fracture
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Risk Factors Genetics Lack of exercise Weight bearing exercise strengthen bones Too little Calcium and Vitamin D Smoking Excessive alcohol Low body weight Race White and Asians
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Osteoporosis-signs You can have osteoporosis now or be at risk without realizing it If fracture, you HAVE osteoporosis Becoming shorter or more curve in your back
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Diagnosis Bone mineral density test DEXA test
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Treatment Make sure you take adequate Calcium and Vitamin D Bisphosphonates Fosamax, Boniva, etc Physical therapy to improve strength, balance, posture Stay active!!
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Calcium
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Sources of Calcium
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Vitamin D Few food sources of vitamin D Fish best Salmon Tuna Milk, Eggs Impossible to get sufficient vitamin D from diet alone Best supplement is vitamin D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 1-70 yrs old--600 IU/day >70 yrs old-- 800 IU
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Vitamin D
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Exercises
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