Pathophysiology of osteoporosis

Etiology, Sign and symptoms and pathogenesis of osteoporosis

1. Pathophysiology Osteoporosis Nem Kumar Jain, Rph MS (Pharm.) Pharmacology & Toxicology Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy ITM University Gwalior

2. Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a condition that is developed when the density of the bone decreases,   leading to a higher risk of a fracture even by a small fall or minor knock. Bone mass density (BMD) T score = -2.5 or Less

3. Osteoporosis Sign and Symptoms Osteoporosis Loss of bone density (Porous & brittle bone) Bone Fractures easier than usual with little or no trauma simple bump or fall Hip Vertebrae Wrists elbow Pain Back pain : secondary to compressed Or collapsed vertebrae Bone pain or tenderness Loss of Height over the time stooped posture ( kyphosis ) protrusion of belly

4. Osteoporosis Etiology and Risk Factors

5. Pathogenesis: Inbalance in Bone REMODELLING Osteoporosis

6. Osteoporosis