1:01 PM
Anonymous
When we give a treatment of osteoporosis?
Getting the treatment of osteoporosis is determined by bone density (BMD: BMD) is the main
It compares with the standard of young people with the same race and sex (T-score) in which a popular bone density measures, including the pelvis and lumbar spine.
Since the site where the fractures are common and were associated with disability and death in 1, 2 in general, the beginning of treatment in patients with T-score less than or equal to -. 2.5 SD.
However, the decision to take into account not only for the treatment of T-scores should only be considered together with other factors such as age of the patient. History of fractures in the past. Diseases of the patient. Risk factors for osteoporosis.
It should consider SRETTHA on the status and benefits associated with treating patients. This is because the treatment of osteoporosis needs to maintain continuity for a long time. Some drugs used in the treatment are expensive. Therefore, treatment of individual patients should be carefully considered and should be clearly indicated.
Guidelines for the treatment of osteoporosis include an adequate calcium intake. The proper exercise. Medications to reduce the breaking of bones and increase bone mass. To prevent fractures. To relieve the pain. Change of disability, including physical therapy in patients with fractures caused to the patient of autonomy and a better quality of life.
