OSTEOPOROSIS | Causes | Pathophysiology | Treatment | Nursing Management | The Nurses Station

Osteoporosis is a bone disorder resulting in bone fragility increasing chances of bone fracture. It is more common in women than men. It is affected by several hormones including parathyroid hormone, thyroid hormone, estrogen and testosterone.

The risk factors include advancing age, calcium and vitamin D deficiency, smoking, drinking alcochol and sedentary lifestyle. Other risk factors are Caucasian and Asian ethnicities, being underweight and medications like gluccocorticoids and anticonvulsants.

Osteoporosis may be postmenopausal resulting from low levels of estrogen or senile resulting from advancing age.

various signs and symptoms of osteoporosis include fractures of hip, spine or wrist, Dowager's Hump or it may be asymptomatic.

Gold standard for diagnosis of osteoporosis is DEXA Scan.

Preventive measures are smoking cessation, regular exercise, taking calciuma nd vitmin D supplements and stopping alcohol consumption.

Medical management comprises administration of various medication including hormone replacement. The various medications prescribed in osteoporosis are teriparatide, raloxifene, denosumab, bisphosphonates, calcitonin and hydrochlorothiazide.

In this video, we'll discuss the causes of osteoporosis, its pathophysiology, and the treatments available. We'll also cover nursing management of patients with osteoporosis, including prevention and treatment interventions. To help you remember the risk factors and symptoms easily we have also included some mnemonics.

If you're interested in osteoporosis and want to learn more about the causes, pathophysiology, and treatment options, this video is for you! We'll cover everything you need to know about osteoporosis, so you can make the best decisions for your health.

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