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Medium (Elevated) Risk Osteoporosis Decision Aid - Elevated RISK (range: low - elevated - high)

The Osteoporosis
Elevated) Risk Osteoporosis ... decision aid It uses ... patient's risk of bone fracture ... #Management #PrimaryCare ... #Osteoporosis #
Indications for Parathyroidectomy in Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • All patients with symptomatic PHPT
 • Serum calcium 1
of normal • Osteoporosis ... or fragility fracture ... Indications #PHPT #endocrinology ... #management #Hyperparathyroidism
Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis Treatment or Prevention 

Bisphosphonates are common medications used in the treatment and prevention
Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis ... prevention of osteoporosis ... Schedule #Frequency #Pharmacology ... #Endocrinology ... #Osteoporosis #Management
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis ... Evaluate for causes ... deficiency and address causes ... • Recommend pharmacologic ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints, Casts ... Used in femur shaft ... Used acutely in management ... scoliosis #Splints #Casts ... #Orthopedics #management
Orthopedic Platings, Nails and Screws
Bohler’s Stirrup: U shaped device to hold a Steinmann pin and applying
skull traction in case ... compression over fracture ... femorale intact, no osteoporosis ... no calcar, with osteoporosis ... #Orthopedics #management
Low Risk Osteoporosis Decision Aid - LOW RISK (range: low - elevated - high)

The Osteoporosis Choice
Low Risk Osteoporosis ... decision aid It uses ... patient's risk of bone fracture ... #Management #PrimaryCare ... #Osteoporosis #
High Risk Osteoporosis Decision Aid - HIGH RISK (range: low - elevated - high)

The Osteoporosis Choice
High Risk Osteoporosis ... decision aid It uses ... patient's risk of bone fracture ... #Management #PrimaryCare ... #Osteoporosis #
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
, oral cavity) Caused ... Hyperpigmentation is not a feature ... • Osteopenia, osteoporosis ... , pathological fractures ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology