...Osteoporosis, or thinning of the bone, has become to be known as a silent disease and can be considered to be idiopathic. Also, it has become a major health concern, particularly among the older adult population and postmenopausal women. Osteoporosis is a major fall risk concern among older adults and can even cause death. According to the article, “Balance Control in Elderly People with Osteoporosis”, individuals living with the disease also experience muscle weakness and an increase spine kyphosis, which can lead to poor balance. It is important to have an understanding of the pathogenesis of osteoporosis and the factors that contribute to this disease. For example, factors that contribute to the disease are hormonal changes, low calcium...
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...An Overview of Osteoporosis Approximately 54 million Americans have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, a disease that is caused from low bone mass and is associated with serious complications. It is characterized as a disease in which the rate of bone density decay occurs more rapidly than the occurrence of new bone growth. The first suspicious indicator of one developing osteoporosis is the initial fracture. It is difficult to know if osteoporosis is present otherwise because there is no other physiological way to feel bones losing their strength. Low bone mass is the result of ongoing bone calcium loss which can be caused by a primary, or secondary illness. This disease is more prevalent in Caucasians and Asian as compared to other races...
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...Osteoporosis, which means "porous bones," causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses like bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. In many cases, bones weaken when you have low levels of calcium and other minerals in your bones. A common result of osteoporosis is fractures — most of them occur in the spine, hip or wrist. Although it's often thought of as a women's disease, osteoporosis affects men too. And aside from people who have osteoporosis, many others have low bone density, putting them at risk of developing osteoporosis. Scientists don't yet know exactly why osteoporosis occurs, but they do know that the normal bone remodeling process is disrupted. Your bone is continuously changing — new bone is made and old bone is broken down (resorption) — a process called remodeling or bone turnover. When you're young, your body makes new bone faster than it breaks down old bone and your bone mass increases. You reach your peak bone mass around age 30. After that, bone remodeling continues, but you lose slightly more than you gain. How likely you are to develop osteoporosis depends on how much bone mass you attained in your 20s and early 30s (peak bone mass) and how rapidly you lose it later. The higher your peak bone mass, the more bone you have "in the bank" and the less likely you are to develop osteoporosis as you age. The strength of your bones depends on their size and density; bone density depends in part on the amount of...
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...Calcium and Osteoporosis My topic for my presentation was Calcium and Osteoporosis, which is a disease in which bones become fragile and are easy to fracture or break. Usually the bone loses density which measures the amount of calcium and minerals in the bone. It’s also called the “silent disease” because it progresses without any symptoms until either a break or fracture occurs. I focused on how calcium intake can either contribute to preventing the disease, or hurt you if you don’t get enough calcium in your diet to help maintain a healthy optimal bone mass. My topic relates to nutrition in a couple of ways. When having the disease of Osteoporosis you have to take in a certain amount of vitamins and minerals to be able to maintain a healthy bone structure. For example, one of the main minerals needed that has a certain amount of intake you should receive is calcium. By in taking calcium it helps you maintain a strong bone structure and also prevents calcium loss in bones as you get older. Another way that it relates to nutrition is that by having osteoporosis there is a strict dietary guideline on what you should eat to help you maintain calcium in your diet. Dairy products that help you maintain calcium are milk, yogurt, and cheese. There are also none dairy products that provide calcium such as fortified juices, cereals, oatmeal, beans, legumes, dark leafy greens ,and nuts. Some implications for my topic are that it helps people understand that osteoporosis can be...
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...Aging Musculosketltal system The aging musculoskeletal system of a 84-year old thin, small boned white female has many changes that it could possibly go through. There are three of the major problems that are possible for her body to go through. Osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and muscular atrophy. Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and are more likely to have fractures. With osteoporosis the bones become weaker and lose their density. They have less amounts of calcium and minerals in them. Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease there is. This may occur without any cause and sometimes the tendency to have bone loss and thin bones is passed down through families. The leading cause of osteoporosis is the drop in estrogen in women t the time of menopause and a drop in testosterone in men. There are no symptoms in the early stages of osteoporosis. Most people who have this disease are prone to getting fractures and not even having an injury these are called compression fractures. Other changes that may occur are the loss of height and a stooped posture or kyphosis many develop. The treatment for osteoporosis is a lifestyle change with diet an exercise , taking medication and vitamin D along with calcium. Exercises such as walking, jogging, dancing will assist with improving bone mass. This disease of the bones is able to be reversed and even cured over time the the right treatment, Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis that breakdown...
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...Osteoporosis Author's Name Institutional Affiliation Osteoporosis Introduction Osteoporosis is a bone disease whereby the bone is prone to fracture. The name “osteoporosis”comes from a Greek word that means “ bone pore” (Rubenstein, et al 2007). What happens here is the bone mineral density (BMD) starts to reduce. The microarchitecture also reduces in the bone prompting the protein variety to be changed. WHO (1994) defines this condition as having a BMD of 2.5 standard deviation from the normal bone mass. Typically, there two types of osteoporosis namely: type 1 and type 2 .Type 1 osteoporosis mainly occurs in women after menopause. It is also referred to as “postmenopause osteoporosis”. Type 2 often happens after the age of 75. The latter affects men and women in the ratio of 1:2 respectively. There is also secondary osteoporosis which occurs in both men and women of all ages. This type of osteoporosis is rare as it is mostly as a result of lifestyle (Rubenstein, et al. 2007). Lifestyle change is key in the reduction of secondary osteoporosis (Calvert & Old, 2004). Diet change is essential in keeping the disease away. This entails a more healthy diet full of nutrients and loads of water. Exercise is also important but one has to keep in mind that the exercise regime has to be safe. By doing this one avoids fractures. History of Osteoporosis A biologist called Astley Cooper was the first to discover the existence of this condition. Nevertheless, Jean lobstein a...
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...structure made almost entirely of bones. Bones are, therefore, vital as far as the body form is concerned. This is in addition to the fact that red blood cells are generated within the bone marrow. Healthy bones, therefore, contribute a lot to the overall health of an individual. However, bones get infections and diseases just like other body parts. This paper presents the case of osteoporosis by defining it and outlining its causes, symptoms, testing and diagnosis, and treatment. Osteoporosis is primarily a disease characterised by reduced bone strength that makes it susceptible to fracture. Bone strength is measured by establishing the bone mineral density (BMD), also called the bone mass. Persons suffering from osteoporosis have low bone mass/BMD (Adler, 2009). It is mostly prevalent among women aged 50 and above; it is responsible for fractures around the vertebra, hip, or wrist within this age group. The disease occurs where the body either generates bone cells at a rate slower than they die, or absorbs too much existing bone. Slow bone generation and replacement can be attributed to low levels of calcium and vitamin D which are key components of the bone development process. There are other probable causes of osteoporosis including overindulgence in alcohol, smoking as well as certain medications, and low body weight. However, there are cases where bone loss occurs without any medical explanation. This occurs if disease is genetic. Osteoporosis is hard to detect in the early...
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...Osteoporosis A chronic disease is a prolonged illness that does not resolve spontaneously and is rarely cured (Donatelle, 2011, p. 353). There are many horrible, chronic diseases that affect a great deal of adults, but one of the worse is Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition that, although progresses painlessly, causes the bones to become fragile and break very easily. It is caused by calcium leaving the bones faster than it should, and causes lower bone density, thus more fractures. Calcium is a mineral that gives the bones strength, and can be found in dairy products, broccoli, turnip greens, tofu, eggs, and fish like salmon or sardines eaten with the bones. Bone density is the measure of how strong bones are, and low bone density is the cause of Osteoporosis. Most commonly, wrist, hip, and spine factures happen as a result of this disease, but it can also cause hospitalization, surgery, life-long disability, or even death. Osteoporosis affects 1 out of every 2 women over the age of 50, and is 4 time more likely to affect a woman than it is a man ("Www.Powerflexweb.com", 2013). There are many factors that play into whether this disease will impact a person’s life, some are modifiable, some are not. Family history, estrogen deficiency, ethnicity, and body frame are all non-modifiable, or unchangeable, risk factors. A risk factor is any detail, in a person’s life, that will affect the chances of them getting a certain disease. Even though there are some factors that...
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...Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become thin, weak and break easily, most often from a minor fall. The most common broken bones are the spine, wrist or hip. Osteoporosis is often called a "silent disease." You can't feel or see your bones getting thinner. Bone loses density, which measures the amount of calcium and minerals in the bone. Osteoporosis typically affects the elderly, but it is not a normal part of aging. Many of the risk factor can be controlled; however age being one of the biggest risk factor is unavoidable, along with race and gender. Osteoporosis can happen to anyone, it has not age, gender or ethical boundaries. However it does tend to affect more women of Caucasian and Asian descent. It also affects women that are going through menopause. All of these risk factors are unavoidable. Men and other population can get osteoporosis; they are just at a slightly lower risk than Caucasian and Asian women. Certain medications such as oral or inhaled corticosteroid medications that may be necessary in treating other heath condition my lead to osteoporosis. Medication such as corticosteroids and steroids can affect bone density. Other genetic risk factors are family history of osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Having a family history does not mean that you are automatically going to get the disease but it can be a factor. There are many controllable factors in reducing the risk of osteoporosis. Diet, exercise and other behaviors are at least as important...
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...Osteoporosis is “characterized by low bone mass, deterioration of bone tissue, and disruption of bone architecture, comprising bone strength” (F. Cosman, 2014). The importance lies in the prevention of this disease in older Canadian adults. The aging society within Canada is plagued by this condition, it is the most prevalent bone disease in humans, thus leading to the main question being studied: what interventions reduce osteoporosis in older Canadian adults? This subject holds great importance in nursing practices, in that nurses are able to facilitate client protection through promotion of interventions, early detection and overall management of said disease. This nurse-driven public education on the importance of interventions allows people...
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...Skeletal System Osteoporosis Summary Osteoporosis is a disease that makes bones fragile and more susceptible to fracture over time. It occurs when your body is losing bone cells faster than it can produce them, causing the bones to thin. It effects about half of all women over age 65, and close to one-fifth of men over 70. The most common injury in osteoporosis is ‘dowager’s hump,’ which is caused by the collapsing of the bones of the spine. This causes the curvature of the spine that the disease is so infamous for. Other common injuries include forearm fractures, knee fractures, and hip fractures which are often disabling and sometimes even fatal. On average, the United States spends around $14 billion on osteoporosis every year, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Many people think of bones as hard, stone-like objects. Bones are actually living, growing tissue made up of cells that are constantly being lost and replaced. There are three major components that form bones and keep them strong: calcium, collagen, and living bone cells. Collagen is a protein that gives bone flexibility, calcium keeps them strong and solid, while living bone cells are constantly replacing old ones. Many people wonder how bone grows if it is constantly being lost and replaced. The answer is that children and teenagers actually form new bone faster than they lose old bone. Even when teens have reached their peak height, still they make more bone than they lose. Their bones continue...
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...Arthritis and Musculoskeletal conditions; Osteoporosis The Australian government has recognized nine national health priority areas (NHPAs) as a response to the World Health Organization’s global strategy Health for All by the year 2000 to combat diseases and conditions that contribute significantly to the wellbeing of the Australian community. The NHPA initiative framework aims to reduce burden of illness and injury by ensuring the continuity of care from preventive measures through to treatment, management and maintenance. Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions is one of the nine latest NHPAs having larger impact on the health of Australians. Musculoskeletal conditions are conditions of bones, muscles and their attachments such as joints and ligaments. It is not only highly prevalent but also large contributors to pain, illness and disability in Australia. Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions also constitute more than half of all chronic conditions globally and are the significant cause of severe, pain (long-term) and disability (physical) (Murray and Lopez 1996). There are five common musculoskeletal conditions: i) back pain and problems, ii) osteoarthritis, iii) rheumatoid arthritis, iv) osteoporosis and v) juvenile arthritis. All these conditions are diverse with respect to functional changes that results from the disease. However, their association with pain and impaired functioning are anatomically linked. The risk factors are congenital anomalies, metabolic abnormalities...
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... Post-menopausal women are highly susceptible to osteoporosis due to the decline of estrogen in the body. The reduction in estrogen along with other risk factors that may be present, make midlife women at high risk for developing osteoporosis and fractures. Evidence based practice research has provided many measures that can be taken to prevent or manage osteoporosis which include diet, exercise, and modifying behaviors that increase risk and susceptibility. Weight - bearing and resistance exercise, limiting alcohol and caffeine intake, smoking cessation, and fall prevention strategies are part of a bone - healthy life style used to manage postmenopausal osteoporosis. Health care providers such as pharmacists and nurses may have the ability improve and optimize the management of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women by counseling them on a bone - healthy lifestyle and making recommendations for calcium and vitamin D supplements and osteoporosis medication to prevent or treat the disease (. The question here is, “Will educating and counseling of midlife women encourage them to make positive changes to their lifestyle resulting in decreased susceptibility to osteoporosis?”. According to the current level of knowledge promoting education and prevention teaching strategies to patients is the most sensible and effective way to prevent osteoporosis. Educating individuals on risk factors such as a family history of osteoporosis, diet low in calcium and vitamin D, smoking, alcohol...
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...Osteoporosis P1 Explanation of the condition Osteoporosis is a bone condition in which the bones become very brittle and weak, usually from a lack of vitamin D and calcium in the bones. Osteoporosis increases the risk of a bone fracture. It is a condition that affects almost 3 million people who live in the UK. Over 300,00 people who have osteoporosis are in hospital every year from fractures caused by osteoporosis. (http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Osteoporosis/Pages/Introduction.aspx/accessed on 13th December 2015) https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRlYCA4Mm1Mtu_adX98fE_fTtEqOFOmKhbEwE-Jvl4kOE2Tj03cjg Causes of the physiological disorder When we are children, our bones tend to grow and repair very easily but this works but the density of our bones continues until we reach our late twenties or early thirties. Then our bone density will start to decrease. Bone loss tends to happen when women start the menopause because they stop getting their periods. When women stop getting their periods, the level of oestrogen in their body stops and people need it in their body to have healthy bones. This means women are more likely than men to develop osteoporosis or suffer from a fracture. In men, it has been known that the risk of them developing osteoporosis relates to the low levels of testosterone in their bodies which they need for healthy bones. Although bone loss is the main cause of osteoporosis, there are many other factors that increase your risk of developing...
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...What is Osteoporosis? According the National Osteoporosis Society, in the UK population one in five men and one in two women over the age of 50, will sustain a bone fracture as a likely consequence of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a progressive disease which affects bone density and is characterised by the structure of the bone becoming more porous. Under a microscope osteoporotic bone is clearly identifiable, as it contains many more holes within the structure of the bone matrix compared to normal bone. This change in bone mass causes the bone to be structurally weaker and makes it more vulnerable to fracture. Ordinarily, healthy bone structure relies on two finely balanced processes of; bone formation and bone breakdown. In the case of osteoporosis, bone breakdown occurs more rapidly than bone formation, compromising both structure and strength. Furthermore the National Osteoporosis Society states that the daily cost of osteoporosis to the NHS is £6 million a day, with over one thousand deaths each month resulting from osteoporosis related hip fractures. These statistics are even more shocking when we consider that osteoporosis is largely a preventable disease. Symptoms and Diagnosis? Osteoporosis is problematic as it largely progresses in an asymptomatic manner, with diagnosis often not occurring until the point of the first fracture. At this stage the disease is well established and the bone density is already compromised. Commonly, fractures occur within the wrist (known...
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