Osteoporosis is a chronic condition in which bone loss causes a decrease in density and possible fracture. The spine, hip, and wrist are most often the bones that fracture, although any bone can fracture. Bone is tissue that is constantly undergoing changes in a process referred to as bone remodeling. Bone remodeling is defined as where bone tissue is removed from the skeleton and new bone tissue is formed. Osteoporosis occurs when osteoclast cells are more active than osteoblast cells. This results
most used medications to slow bone resorption are bisphosphonates, which include alendronate, alendronate plus vitamin D (Fosamax and Fosamax Plus D), ibandronate sodium (Boniva), risendronate sodium, risendronate sodium with calcium carbonate (actonel, actonel with calcium and atelvia), and zoledronic acid (reclast). Unfortunately, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons had reported that some patients under bisphosphonates therapy had shown dental complications such as osteonecrosis
Dear Aunt Sally, as woman reach menopause, the estrogen in their body rapidly declines. Our bones are constantly remolding themselves all through life. As estrogen is a necessary hormone in bone development, the onset of menopause and subsequent loss of estrogen can be catastrophic for our skeletal system. The bone loss starts off as Osteopenia. Osteopenia refers to having bone mineral density that is below normal levels but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis. Bone Mineral Density
Osteoporosis What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone density and increased fragility. This condition most often affects postmenopausal women but may also occur in elderly men and in the setting of other diseases. Osteoporosis usually does not cause symptoms in of itself, but can lead to an increased risk for bone fractures. In fact, elderly patients with osteoporosis often develop hip fractures after falls – this is a very debilitating complication of osteoporosis
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During later portions of life, Men and Women are more focused on enjoying life than worrying about diet and exercise for a future bone disease. People really don’t understand what Osteoporosis is, but the effect of this creeping problem is life shattering. Osteoporosis leaves a crack in anybodys armor that can lead to even more deadly problems down the road. A person's old bones are what suffer in the end. Over half of all older women in America, and fifteen percent of men are affected by this disease
Contents: Introduction. Pg. 2 Pathology and Biology of Osteoporosis. Pg. 2 Causes Pg. 3 Effects Pg.3 Osteoporosis in Men Vs. Women Pg.3 Diagnosis of Osteoporosis
Bone tissue is the structural and supportive connective tissue of the body. Another name for it is the osseous tissue. The human body has 206 bones which all have different functions within the body. There are 126 bones in the appendicular skeleton which are arms, legs, and trunk. The axial skeleton has 80 bones which are the head and the vertebrate. The role of bones help moves the body and give it shape. Important functions of the bone are support, protection, movement, mineral and growth factor
would be normal but if continues occurrence, consulting a doctor can help. There may be other conditions relating to those symptoms. Some of which are ost... ... middle of paper ... ... are use to rebuild bone if damange by this disease are bisphosphonates. This group of drugs can greatly reduce calcium level in about two to four days. The drugs can last up to a week. The medications are effective in severe patients. If the test is done and cancer is present, treatments are available but staying
Case study – Chemistry 2 Julia Dugger 09/08/2015 A 54 year old female was presented with complaints of lethargy, excessive thirst and diminished appetite. Given the fact that these symptoms are very broad and could be the underlying cause of various diseases, the physician decided to order a urinalysis by cystoscope; a comprehensive diagnostic chemistry panel; and a CBC with differential, to acquire a better understanding on his patient health status. The following abnormal results caught
The human body is structured by the skeletal system which includes over 200 bones that help protect vital organs. There are five classifications of bones which are long bone, short bone, flat bone, sesamoid bone, and irregular bone, and each bone is classified within one of the categories by their gross anatomical features (Allen and Harper 2014). A bone is classified as long when the length of the bone is longer than the width like the femur bone is. Short bones are classified by having the same
Physiology of Osteoporosis Kezia Mitchell Biology 200A : Human Anatomy and Physiology Professor Eivers TA Peter Ewing February 29,2016 Introduction The physiology of the bone is important to understand to comprehend the effects of osteoporosis. Bones are organs are having three levels of structure: Gross anatomy, Microscopic, and Chemical. Gross anatomy concerns bone textures, such as compact or spongy. [mention others]. The 206 bones in the bodied are classified by shape;
Osteoprosis Osteoporosis is a condition of decreased bone mass. This leads to fragile bones which are at an increased risk for fractures. In fact, it will take much less stress to an osteoporotic bone to cause it to fracture. The term "porosis" means spongy, which describes the appearance of osteoporosis bones when they are broken in half and the inside is examined. Osteoporosis or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading
caucasian women are said to have osteoporosis, and more than 50 percent have been estimated to have low bone density/mass. The fourth risk factor would be ... ... middle of paper ... ... osteoporosis is severe, you will be prescribed a bisphosphonate. Bisphosphonates are drugs that prevent the loss of bone mass/density. All in all, osteoporosis can be a devastating disease. It can affect your whole life in more ways then one. You have to be extremely careful regarding everything you do, and every move
Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a systemic, debilitating disease of the skeleton, characterized by significantly decreased bone mass in combination with the deterioration of bone microarchitecture. Osteoporosis has three types of categories the first category is type 1 which occurs in women after menopause and results from declining levels of estrogen and other sex hormones in the body, this could also occur in men due to low levels of the sex hormone testosterone. Type 2 is called Senile Osteoporosis
function and independence”(Forlino). While therapies are the most affective way of treatment, there are also medications one can be prescribed to help with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. The most common type of medication is known as the drug, Bisphosphonates. “Bisphosphonates are deposited on the surface of bone, where their endocytosis by precursor or mature osteoclasts induces cell death (apoptosis). Thus, treatment aims to increase bone volume by counteracting the high turnover cellular status of bone in
Can Osteoporosis Be Reversed? Osteoporosis is a medical condition where bones become fragile and brittle from loss of bone tissue, typically resulting from a deficiency of calcium or vitamin D, and/or hormonal changes. Osteoporosis affects both men and women, but white and Asian women, especially older women who are post-menopause are at a higher risk. Osteoporosis happens when new bone can’t replace the loss of old bone fast enough; but can osteoporosis be reversed? Not exactly. However, you may
cancer returning. Hormone therapy is used to lower estrogen. Estrogen is a hormone that helps the growth of cancer cells. Bone- directed therapy. Bone-therapy helps lower the pain in bones if that is where the cancer spreads. Bone-therapy uses bisphosphonates and
In 1979, Dr. David Sillence developed this classification system. Sillence’s system is based upon method of inherit... ... middle of paper ... ...Medication may also be given. The type of medication is called bisphosphonates, which are given by mouth or intravenously. Bisphosphonates reduce bone resorption. Studies are still being done on this treatment option. There is also research being done on possible stem cell treatment for OI. Prognosis Depending on the severity and number of symptoms,
Ankylosing Spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disorder pertaining to the spine that primarily affects young males; symptoms include fatigue, a stiff neck, and pain in the hips and lower back which can be discerned using x-rays and MRI scans. The cause of this disease is unknown, though it is speculated that genetics play a factor; individuals who possess a particular gene called HLA-B27 have a higher risk of developing ankylosing spondylitis. Laboratories can test the blood to