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| What are the three influences on the process of bone remodeling? |
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| Mechanical stresses, calcium and phosphate levels in extracellular fluid, Hormonal levels of PTH, calcitonin, vit D, cortisol, GH, thyroid hormone, sex hormone |
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| Decrease in bone mass per unit of bone volume. |
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| What are some causes of secondary osteoporosis? (4) |
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| Hyperthyroidism, hypognadism, diabetes, RA |
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| At what age does bone mass peak? |
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| Why is osteoporosis risk increased after menopause? |
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| Uncreased estrogen production. |
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| Is increased, or decreased estrogen levels associated w/ osteoporosis? |
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| What are the 9 major risk factors for osteoporosis? |
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| Age (>50), Female, heredity, race, weight, smoking, alcohol abuse, inactivity, medications. |
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| How does alcohol abuse put one at risk for osteoporosis? (2) |
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| Unhibits osteoblastic activity. Inhibits Ca resorption. |
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| How do corticosteriods put one at risk for osteoporosis? (prolonged use) (2) |
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| impairs osteoblastic activity. Impairs vit D dependent Ca absorption. |
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| What are the clinical manifestations of osteoporosis? (3) |
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| Back Pain, fractures, postural changes (maybe) |
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| Diagnosis of osteopor. occurs after what event, usually? |
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| What are the most common fracture sites? |
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| vertebral bodies, ribs, radius, femur. |
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| What changes in bone occur w/ osteop? (2) |
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| thinning of cortical bone, decreased trabeculae. |
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| What are the major treatment steps for osteop? |
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| Prevention, Elimination of modifiable risk factors (smoking, diet, alcohol consumption), exercise, lifestyle changes, hormone replacement therapy, supplements |
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| suppresses osteoclastic activity. |
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| What will PT treatment focus on? (7) |
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| exercise, flexibilty, balance, strength, assistive devices, risks for falls at home, education. |
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