Study of Osteoporosis in Women of Malwa Region of Punjab Choudhary Veerendra* Assistant Professor in Medicine Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences Batinda, Punjab *Corresponding author: Veerendra Choudhary, Staff Quarters No B 103, Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences Campus, Bhatinda-151001 punjab, E: mail id: veerendrachoudhary@yahoo.co.in, Cell Number: 91-9314722800
Online published on 15 December, 2017. Abstract 98 osteoporotic women were selected for study. Out of 98 13.2% were due to advanced age(post menopausal), 8.16%were due to pre mature menopause, 6.12%were due to oligomenorrhea, 9.18% were due to hyperthyroidism, 12.2% were due to Rheumatoid Arthritis, 13.2% were due to diabetes, 9.18%were due to malabsorption syndrome, 7.14% were due to anti-convulsant Drugs, 11.2%were due to chemotherapy treatment, 10.2% were due to administration of glucocorticoids The fragile fractures of Hip were 14.2%, vertebral compression were 11.2%, wrist fractures were 7%. This study of different cause's osteoporosisin women will be certainly helpful for the physician to differentiate the various causes. Orthopedician, radiologistto differentiate traumatic fractures from fragile fractures.moreover to dietician, medico-social workers to create awareness regarding balanced diet, risk factors and preventive measures. As bone is a most plastic tissue hence hides the most of the fatal and silent diseases like Osteoporosis. Top Keywords Fragile. Osteopenia, prevention, risk factors. Top |