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Osteоpоrоsis & Osteopeniа (Study Outline) For study only—this is not medicаl аdvice or a substitute for professional care. 1. Background Definition: Osteoporosis: Systemic skeletal disorder with low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration, leading to fragility fractures. Osteopenia: Mild reduction in bone density (precursor to osteoporosis). Pathophysiology: Bone resorption > bone formation → loss of trabecular and cortical bone. Estrogen deficiency (postmenopause) and aging are key mechanisms. Leads to decreased bone strength without affecting mineralization. Diagnostic Criteria (DEXA T-scores): Category T-score Normal ≥ –1.0 Osteopenia –1.0 to –2.5 Osteoporosis ≤ –2.5 Severe (established) ≤ –2.5 + fragility fracture Epidemiology: Common in postmenopausal women and elderly men. Major cause of hip, vertebral, and wrist fractures in adults >50 years. Risk Factors: Non-modifiable: advanced age, female sex, white/Asian race, family history, early menopause. Modifiable: low BMI, smoking, alcohol, inactivity, low calcium/vitamin D intake. Secondary causes: glucocorticoids, hyperthyroidism, Cushing syndrome, hypogonadism, malabsorption, CKD, anticonvulsants. 2. History Often asymptomatic until fracture occurs. Typical Manifestations: Vertebral compression fractures → height loss, kyphosis (“dowager’s hump”), back pain. Hip or wrist fractures after minimal trauma. Chronic pain and functional decline. Historical Clues: Menopause, long-term steroid therapy, or secondary endocrine disease. 3. Exam Findings Spine: Kyphosis, height loss, tenderness over vertebrae. Gait: Unsteady, limited mobility post-fracture. Extremities: No deformity unless fracture present. Other systems: Usually normal labs and general appearance. 4. Making the Diagnosis Gold Standard: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) Measure at lumbar spine and hip; sometimes forearm if others unreliable. Typical Laboratory Findings (Primary Disease): Calcium, phosphate, ALP, PTH, vitamin D — all normal. Abnormal results suggest secondary osteoporosis (e.g., hyperparathyroidism, osteomalacia). Additional Evaluation: Screening: Women ≥65 years, or