Learning objectives • The basic principles of bone densitometry. • The densitometric diagnostic criteria of osteoporosis and osteopenia. • Osteoporosis is asymptomatic until a fracture occurs. The case study Reason…
Learning objective • The integration of clinical findings, DXA scan results, FRAX scores, and National Osteoporosis Foundation guidelines to individualize the management strategy for patients with densitometric evidence of osteopenia…
Learning objectives • Vertebral Compression Fractures (VCF) are often silent and referred to as “morphometric vertebral compression fractures.” • The radiological appearances of vertebral deformities and VCF. • In the…
Learning objectives • Fragility vertebral fractures are diagnostic of osteoporosis. • The presentation and management of acute symptomatic (clinical) and asymptomatic (morphometric) vertebral compression fractures are different. • The usefulness…
Learning objectives • Osteoporosis is a silent, asymptomatic disease until a fracture is sustained. • Fragility fractures are diagnostic of osteoporosis, regardless of densitometric findings, but after excluding localized bone…
Learning objectives • A fragility fracture, per se, is diagnostic of osteoporosis and increases the risk of further fractures. • The impact of hazardous environments leading to falls and fractures….
