Osteoporotic Fracture: 2015 Position Statement of the Korean Society for Bone and Mineral Research
Journal of Bone Metabolism
; : 175-181, 2015.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-183263
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Osteoporotic fractures are one of the most common causes of disability and a major contributor to medical care costs worldwide. Prior osteoporotic fracture at any site is one of the strongest risk factors for a new fracture, which occurs very soon after the first fracture. Bone mineral density (BMD) scan, a conventional diagnostic tool for osteoporosis, has clear limitations in diagnosing osteoporotic fractures and identifying the risk of subsequent fractures. Therefore, early and accurate diagnosis of osteoporotic fractures using the clinical definition which is applicable practically and independent of BMD, is essential for preventing subsequent fractures and reducing the socioeconomic burden of these fractures. Fractures caused by low-level trauma equivalent to a fall from a standing height or less at major (hip, spine, distal radius, and proximal humerus) or minor (pelvis, sacrum, ribs, distal femur and humerus, and ankle) sites in adults over age 50, should be first regarded as osteoporotic. In addition, if osteoporotic fractures are strongly suspected on history and physical examination even though there are no positive findings on conventional X-rays, more advanced imaging techniques such as computed tomography, bone scan, and magnetic resonance imaging are necessary as soon as possible.
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Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
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SDG3 - Target 3.4 Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
Health problem:
Goal 4: Health financing
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Endocrine System Diseases
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Musculoskeletal Diseases and Rheumatic Disorders
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Other Malignant Neoplasms
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Osteoporosis
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Physical Examination
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Radius
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Ribs
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Sacrum
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Spine
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Bone Density
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Risk Factors
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Health Care Costs
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Practice guideline
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Bone Metabolism
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article