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Which imaging technique provides a nice cross-section of the vertebrae?
Which imaging technique provides a nice cross-section of the vertebrae?
In DXA, how many exposures are typically taken?
In DXA, how many exposures are typically taken?
Which part of the body is commonly scanned using DXA?
Which part of the body is commonly scanned using DXA?
If a patient is paralyzed in the lower limbs, where would an image be taken in DXA?
If a patient is paralyzed in the lower limbs, where would an image be taken in DXA?
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What is used to make the spine appear in a straight line during a DXA scan?
What is used to make the spine appear in a straight line during a DXA scan?
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Which two bones carry the entire weight of the body?
Which two bones carry the entire weight of the body?
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If a patient is osteoporotic, what does it mean in terms of bone density?
If a patient is osteoporotic, what does it mean in terms of bone density?
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Which condition is characterized by the compression of vertebral bodies and can lead to kyphosis, back pain, and difficulty in movement?
Which condition is characterized by the compression of vertebral bodies and can lead to kyphosis, back pain, and difficulty in movement?
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What is the main purpose of conducting bone density examinations?
What is the main purpose of conducting bone density examinations?
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Which age group is most susceptible to a severe drop in bone density?
Which age group is most susceptible to a severe drop in bone density?
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What are the main causes of sustain bone loss?
What are the main causes of sustain bone loss?
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Which condition is characterized by bones that break easily and require a longer time to heal, especially in the lower extremities?
Which condition is characterized by bones that break easily and require a longer time to heal, especially in the lower extremities?
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What is the main purpose of osteoclasts in bone health?
What is the main purpose of osteoclasts in bone health?
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Which age group is most likely to experience transient bone loss?
Which age group is most likely to experience transient bone loss?
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Which imaging technique is more accurate than DXA in measuring bone density?
Which imaging technique is more accurate than DXA in measuring bone density?
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Which bone health condition is characterized by a state of severely decreased bone density?
Which bone health condition is characterized by a state of severely decreased bone density?
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True or false: CT scans provide more accurate bone density measurements than DXA scans.
True or false: CT scans provide more accurate bone density measurements than DXA scans.
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True or false: Osteoporotic patients have severely decreased bone density.
True or false: Osteoporotic patients have severely decreased bone density.
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Study Notes
Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis is a condition where the bone will break easily, and healing will take too much time, especially in the lower extremities.
- 2 types of bones are affected: cortical bone (outer layer) and trabecular bone (inner layer).
- There is a balance between bone formation and bone resorption, where new bone is formed and old bone is removed during childhood growth.
Types of Bone Loss
- Transient bone loss: occurs when there is a rise in activity, stimulating bone growth, and can return to normal again (e.g., after a cast is used).
- Sustain bone loss: occurs systematically and continuously due to other causes (e.g., osteoporosis).
Osteoporosis Effects
- Compresses vertebral bodies, making them thinner, leading to kyphosis, back pain, and difficulty in movement.
- Affects women more, especially after the age of 50, with a severe drop in bone density.
- Osteoporosis can also cause osteogenesis imperfecta, a condition characterized by imperfect bone formation.
Bone Density Scans
- CTBMD (Computed Tomography Bone Mineral Density) is a useful scan for measuring bone density with less radiation exposure.
- DXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is a common scan used to measure bone density, but it can be affected by radiation, and any fracture will affect the reading.
- CT scans provide a nice cross-section of the vertebra, whereas DXA only provides an AP (Anterior-Posterior) view.
- Scout views are taken first to determine the extent of the scan.
Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Osteoporosis can be diagnosed using a combination of spine and hip scans.
- Treatment involves reducing the risk of fractures, and supporting the patient during the scan to prevent movement.
- Peak bone density is reached by age 20, and bone loss accelerates after age 50.
- Osteoporosis can lead to a severe state of osteopenia, characterized by low bone density.
Other Conditions
- Osteopetrosis is a condition where the bones become too dense, leading to an abnormal bone structure.
- Osteogenesis imperfecta is a condition characterized by imperfect bone formation, often caused by inflammation or asthma.
- Underweight individuals, especially young girls who have never had their period, are more prone to osteoporosis.
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Test your knowledge on osteoporosis and osteopetrosis with this informative quiz. Learn about CTBMD scans, bone density, and the effects of these conditions on bone health. Discover why certain bones are more prone to fractures and the factors that affect healing time. Understand the differences between bones in young and old individuals. Find out if you have a good understanding of these bone disorders and their impact on overall health.
