MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

OSTEOPOROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Most serious complication of osteoporosis
A
Pain
B
osteoporotic fracture
C
decreased height
D
None
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bone fractures, particularly in the spine or hip, are the most serious complications of osteoporosis. Hip fractures often are caused by a fall and can result in disability and even an increased risk of death within the first year after the injury.

Detailed explanation-2: -Osteoporosis is a disorder of the skeleton in which bone strength is abnormally weak. This leads to an increase in the risk of breaking bones (bone fracture).

Detailed explanation-3: -Fractures and deformities. Affected bones break more easily. Osteoarthritis. Misshapen bones can increase the amount of stress on nearby joints, which can cause osteoarthritis. Heart failure. Bone cancer.

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