Chapter3. Osteoporosis (+related fractures) and Osteopenia Compared

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Osteoporosis (OP)

a marked loss of bone density and an increase in bine porosity; associated with aging

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Osteopenia

thinner-than-average bone density; close to having OP but greater chance of developing it

(penia = deficiency)

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What 3 types of fractures is Osteoporosis primarily responsible for?

Compression fracture, Colles fracture, and Osteoporotic hip fracture

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A compression fracture

occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself

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Colles fracture

broken wrist; named for Irish Surgeon Abraham Colles

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Osteoporotic hip fracture

broken hip; usually caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis; can occur spontaneously or as result of a fall