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Osteoporosis is one of the most serious complications of Menopause and Perimenopause. Not many women know what the full impact of Osteoporosis will be on their bodies.
Osteoporosis is a condition where bone loses its normal density. That leads to bone becoming porous and brittle, which will lead to fractures, dental problems and permanent disfigurement. Before menopause women have enough of the female hormone estrogen to assist the body in producing new bone. As soon as perimenopause symptoms start estrogen levels will drop and new bone is not produced any longer.
Osteoporosis is also called "the silent killer" and with good reason. There are no warning signs, and by the time the actual problems start, it is too late! By that time the damage has been done and precious bone density has been lost.
When the spinal column starts to collapse as a result of osteoporosis it causes curving and deformities as well as stress fractures and compression fractures which may lead to permanent disabilities. The woman may realize that she is in fact losing height! She may also experience spontaneous fractures of other parts of her body like a hip or an arm.
Because of the bone in the jaws that will also be affected, loosening of teeth may cause loss of teeth and gum disease.
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A Colles' fracture is associated with which bone disease?
A Colles' fracture is typically associated with osteoporosis. The fracture occurs in the forearm and is also called a "dinner fork" fracture.
What type of fracture is associated with a weakness in a bone?
Pathological fracture
What's the definition of Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by increased porosity of the skeleton resulting from reduced bone mass. The associated structural changes predispose the bone to fracture.
An elderly woman with osteoporosis suffers a spontaneous fracture of her hip caused by weakness in the bone structure this type of fracture would be classified as an what fracture?
I believe this is called a Pathological fracture because it is a fracture resulting from a pathological condition already existing within the bone ie. osteoporosis.
Is A greenstick fracture associated with osteoporosis?
No not normally. They are more common in children as their bones are more bendable than an adults. This bendability allows the bone to fracture part way through instead of all the way through.
Is a wrist fracture a sign of osteoporosis?
true
What Is the icd-9 code for history of vertebral compression fracture?
There are multiple codes associated with the history of a vertebral compression fracture. V13.51, V13.52, and V15.51 can all be used depending on the cause of the fracture. V13.51 is the code for pathological fractures, which can also be used with the codes for osteoporosis.
What is the icd 9 code for history of vertebral compression fracture?
There are multiple codes associated with the history of a vertebral compression fracture. V13.51, V13.52, and V15.51 can all be used depending on the cause of the fracture. V13.51 is the code for pathological fractures, which can also be used with the codes for osteoporosis.
What is a hip fractured caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis?
Osteoporotic hip fracture
Is an osteoporotic hip fracture a type of pathologic fracture?
Yes, an osteoporotic hip fracture is, by definition, a type of pathologic fracture. It occurs in both sexes and is too often the first symptom of osteoporosis, especially in men, as they are underdiagnosed and undertreated. The stock phrase "fell and broke her hip" is often true in reverse - her hip fractured, causing the fall.
Do people feel pain at first with osteoporosis?
No, they do not. Most people only feel pain (and find out they have osteoporosis) when they fracture something.
When a fracture occurs because of a disease that weakens the bone it is?
it is called osteoporosis
