Osteoporosis -A Silent Disease
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OSTEOPOROSIS
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Osteoporosis is a common problem where bones become week and brittle. The causes may be due to the reduction in bone density lead by factors like aging, low vitamin D and calcium, etc, It is found to occur in 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men. A Leading Neurosurgeon in Chennai takes us through the risk factors and surgical treatments for the silent disease.
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Risk FactorsPeople at risk include:
1 in 3 women affected
1 in 5 men affected
80%Of urban
population is Vit D deficient
8.9 MFractures are
caused by Osteoporosis
At 50 years of age
Bone density can increase when an individual reaches his/her late 20s. By around 35 years, it will start to reduce and as the individual ages
The bones will start breaking down faster than its rebuilding capacity when the bone density decreases
Osteoporosis will develop if this breakdown happens at an excessive rate.
PROCESS
Bones BreakBone Density Decreases
The Process
Where does it occur?Osteoporosis often results in breaks that will often occur in the hip, wrists, or the spinal vertebrae
Symptoms
Back Pain A Stooped Posture
Fragile bones
Height Loss Kyphosis Bulging Stomach
DIAGNOSIS
● Bone mineral density scan (BMD).
● Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).
Bone Densitometry(DEXA) X-Ray:
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SURGERYSerious hip, spine, and wrist fractures might need surgery
Percutaneous vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty
Decompression and Fusion
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When to Consult a Doctor?
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