| Abstrakt: |
98 osteoporotic women were selected for study. Out of 98 13.2% were due to advanced age(post - menopausal), 8.16% were due to pre mature menopause, 6.12% were due to oligomenorrhea, 9.18% were due to hyperthyroidism, 12.2% were due to Rheumatoid Arthritis, 13.2% were due to diabetes, 9.18% were due to malabsorption syndrome, 7.14 % were due to anti-convulsant Drugs, 11.2%were due to chemotherapy treatment, 10.2% were due to administration of glucocorticoids The fragile fractures of Hip were 14.2%, vertebral compression were 11.2%, wrist fractures were 7%. This study of different cause's osteoporosisin women will be certainly helpful for the physician to differentiate the various causes. Orthopedician, radiologistto differentiate traumatic fractures from fragile fractures, moreover to dietician, medico-social workers to create awareness regarding balanced diet, risk factors and preventive measures. As bone is a most plastic tissue hence hides the most of the fatal and silent diseases like Osteoporosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
