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Assessment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women | |
Dr. Ayush Chauhan, Dr. Sharad Kumar Sahu, Dr. Smriti Chaturvedi, Dr. Dinesh Kumar Patel | |
Background:The disease known as osteoporosis, which is characterized by a decrease in bone mineral density, is referred to as "porous bones. The present study was conducted to assess the level of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. Materials & Methods: 112 post-menopausal women age ranged from 40-60 years were selected. Data on fractures, anthropometry, demographics, and OP risk factors were gathered. A comprehensive clinical assessment was performed. The level of calcium in the blood was measured. Achilles ultrasonic bone densitometer was used to measure BMD in all participants. Results: The age group 40-50 years had 22, and 50-60 years had 90 subjects. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The duration of menopause was 1-5 years in 10, 6-10 years in 28 and >10 years in 74 subjects. Osteoporosis was seen in 45 subjects. Fracture was seen in 11 hips, 6 wrists and 3 Radius/Ulna. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The mean serum calcium level in osteoporosis subjects was 2.01 µg/ml and in non- osteoporosis subjects was 7.84 µg/ml. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion:Due to the high rate of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, routine evaluation of bone mineral density is required. |
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