MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

OSTEOPOROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The goal of osteoporosis treatment
A
increase calcium
B
It is the reduction in the number of fragility fractures.
C
reduce pain
D
timely operation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fragility fractures, which result from low energy trauma, such as a fall from standing height or less, are a sign of underlying osteoporosis. A patient who has sustained one fragility fracture is at high risk of experiencing secondary fractures, especially in the first two years following the initial fracture.

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