🦴 Bone Health

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and increased fracture risk, often called a "silent disease" until a fracture occurs.

Prevalence:10 million Americans, 44 million with low bone density

📊 모니터링해야 할 주요 지표

이러한 건강 지표는 osteoporosis 진단 및 모니터링에 필수적입니다:

🔬 Diagnostic Criteria

Healthcare providers use these thresholds to diagnose and classify osteoporosis:

MetricThresholdClassification
T-Score≥-1.0Normal
T-Score-1.0 to -2.5Osteopenia
T-Score≤-2.5Osteoporosis

Note: Diagnosis requires clinical evaluation. These criteria are for reference only.

⚠️ Risk Factors

Female gender
Age over 50
Menopause
Family history
Low body weight
Smoking
Excessive alcohol
Low calcium/vitamin D

🔴 Potential Complications

If left unmanaged, osteoporosis may lead to:

Hip fractures
Spine fractures
Wrist fractures
Chronic pain
Height loss
Disability

✅ Prevention Strategies

1Adequate calcium and vitamin D
2Weight-bearing exercise
3Don't smoke
4Limit alcohol
5Fall prevention
6Bone density screening

📊 Understanding Related Metrics

These health metrics play key roles in diagnosing, monitoring, and managing osteoporosis. Understanding what each measures helps you better interpret your results.

Bone Mineral Density

Role: Primary diagnostic measure

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T-Score

Role: Comparison to young adults

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Calcium

Role: Bone mineral status

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Vitamin D

Role: Calcium absorption

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CTX

Role: Bone turnover marker

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Osteoporosis?

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How common is Osteoporosis?

10 million Americans, 44 million with low bone density

What metrics should I monitor for Osteoporosis?

Key metrics include: Bone Mineral Density, T-Score, Calcium, Vitamin D, CTX. Regular monitoring of these values can help track disease status and treatment response.

How is Osteoporosis diagnosed?

Diagnosis requires clinical evaluation and may include blood tests, physical examination, and other assessments.

Can Osteoporosis be prevented?

Prevention strategies typically focus on lifestyle modifications and managing risk factors. Early detection through screening is also important.

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