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 DEXA ( Bone mineral density measurement) Screening for Osteoporosis: - Early detection
- Evaluation of therapeutic regimens( follow up)
- Evaluation of prosthetic hip after surgery
- Evaluation of bone density before dental implantation
RISK FACTORS FOR OSTEOPOROTIC FRACTURE a) Nonmodifiable: b) Potentially modifiable: 1) Early menopause (<age 45) or bilateral ovariectomy 2) Prolonged premenopausal amenorrhea (>1 year) Low calcium intake (lifelong) Alcoholism Impaired eyesight despite adequate correction Recurrent falls Inadequate physical activity - Poor health / frailty
NORMAL SPINE OSTEOPPOROTIC SPINE 
  
"Prevent Osteoporosis from Menarche to Menopause"   "Bone Density measurement is the Only predictor of fracture risk"
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