CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
OSTEOPOROSIS
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femur and ribs
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radius and ulna
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clavicle and shoulder blade
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spine and hip
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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. In some cases, spinal fractures can occur even if you haven’t fallen.
Detailed explanation-2: -Overview of Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is the major cause of fractures in postmenopausal women and in older men. Fractures can occur in any bone but happen most often in bones of the hip, vertebrae in the spine, and wrist.
Detailed explanation-3: -The upper thoracic vertebral bodies are often not clearly seen on lateral thoracic spine radiographs though fortunately most osteoporotic fractures occur in the mid-thoracic and thoracolumbar regions below the T4 level.