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Type 2 osteoporosis age group

Men and women >70y.

Type 2 osteoporosis cellular mechanism

Predominant ↓ osteoblastic activity

Osteoporosis symptoms onset

Often asymptomatic until fracture

Vertebral fractures in osteoporosis (Most common site)

T12-L1 MC

Vertebral fractures in osteoporosis (Least affected site)

Sacrum least affected

Common osteoporosis fracture sites (Non-vertebral)

Femoral neck, distal radius

Osteoporosis physical exam findings (Postural)

Reduced height, kyphosis

Osteoporosis physical exam findings (Local)

Local pain, muscle spasm

DEXA Scan indications (Screening age)

All women ≥65

DEXA Scan indications (Hormonal risk)

At-risk estrogen-deficient women

DEXA Scan indications (Imaging findings)

Vertebral abnormalities on X-ray

DEXA Scan indications (Medication history)

≥ 3 months steroids

Primary osteoporosis laboratory findings (Calcium, Phosphate, PTH)

Serum calcium, phosphate, PTH: normal in primary