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Prevention of hip fractures in elderly persons with osteoporosis
The FDA has approved hip protector garments for the prevention of hip fractures in elderly persons with known osteoporosis. Brand names available include Hipsaver and Safehip. These can be helpful for selected patients who are in the nursing home environment, although the real extent of protection against hip fractures that is gained with use of hip protectors is a matter of current controversy.
Osteoporosis At A Glance
Osteoporosis is a condition of increased susceptibility to fracture due to fragile bone.
Osteoporosis weakens bone, and increases risk of bone fracture.
Bone mass (bone density) decreases after age 35 years, and decreases more rapidly in women after menopause.
Key risk factors for osteoporosis include genetic factors, lack of exercise, lack of calcium and vitamin D, personal history of fracture as an adult, cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, low body weight, and family history of osteoporosis.
Patients with osteoporosis have no symptoms until bone fractures occur.
Diagnosis can be suggested by x-rays and confirmed by using tests to measure bone density.
Treatments for osteoporosis, in addition to prescription osteoporosis medications, include stopping use of alcohol and cigarettes, and assuring adequate exercise, calcium, and vitamin D.
Prevention of hip fractures in elderly persons with osteoporosis
The FDA has approved hip protector garments for the prevention of hip fractures in elderly persons with known osteoporosis. Brand names available include Hipsaver and Safehip. These can be helpful for selected patients who are in the nursing home environment, although the real extent of protection against hip fractures that is gained with use of hip protectors is a matter of current controversy.
Osteoporosis At A Glance
Osteoporosis is a condition of increased susceptibility to fracture due to fragile bone.
Osteoporosis weakens bone, and increases risk of bone fracture.
Bone mass (bone density) decreases after age 35 years, and decreases more rapidly in women after menopause.
Key risk factors for osteoporosis include genetic factors, lack of exercise, lack of calcium and vitamin D, personal history of fracture as an adult, cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, low body weight, and family history of osteoporosis.
Patients with osteoporosis have no symptoms until bone fractures occur.
Diagnosis can be suggested by x-rays and confirmed by using tests to measure bone density.
Treatments for osteoporosis, in addition to prescription osteoporosis medications, include stopping use of alcohol and cigarettes, and assuring adequate exercise, calcium, and vitamin D.