Osteoporosis

A rare cause of hip pain characterized by an inability to walk or bear weight

Troy Wagner, PA-C September 26, 2011

With no history of trauma, a middle-age man experiences severe pain in his left hip and  buttock. After common conditions are excluded, an unusual diagnosis is finally made.

Osteoporosis and pregnancy-induced hypertension

Holly West, MPAS, PA-C March 17, 2011

Osteoporosis and pregnancy-induced hypertension are discussed in an easy to read review format, with an emphasis on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. A sample question is provided for each subject to test your knowledge.

Atypical femoral stress fracture in a woman on alendronate therapy

Kevin M. Casey, MPAS, PA-C February 07, 2011

Both the patient's bone mineral density and fracture risk assessment were improving when she noted intensifying pain in her left thigh.

What's new in fracture prevention:  New osteoporosis drug improves  patient adherence

Kelly W. Jones, PharmD, BCPS, Reamer Bushardt, PharmD, PA-C December 20, 2010

Denosumab is the latest monoclonal antibody used to help prevent fractures and provides a number of new benefits.

A new verdict for hormone therapy (HT): Safe for younger, symptomatic women

Janie L. Knotts, PA-C; William A. Childers Jr, MS, PA-C December 02, 2009

New research data and updated indications have created a niche for hormone therapy in younger women going through menopause.

Managing the adverse effects of bisphosphonate therapy on the jaw

Denise Rizzolo, PA-C, PhD, Mona Sedrak, PA-C, PhD November 03, 2009

Despite its undisputed benefits, bisphosphonate therapy can lead to jaw osteonecrosis, a devastating oral condition.

Compression fractures in a man with osteoporosis

Julie Vajnar, PA-C, RT September 01, 2007

An 83-year-old male with an osteoporotic compression fracture of the second lumbar vertebra (L2), sustained in a fall, complained of continuing pain despite conservative treatment for the past 3 weeks.

Non-estrogen treatments for osteoporosis: An evidence-based review

Reamer L. Bushardt, PharmD, PA-C, Jennifer L. Turner, MSPAS, PA-C; Kelly R. Ragucci, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, CDE; David G. Askins, Jr, MD December 01, 2006

Supporting bone health is fundamental to patient care and must continue throughout life to prevent the fractures that are so often the devastating consequences of osteoporosis.

Screening for osteoporosis

Pamela Moyers Scott, MPAS, PA-C September 01, 2006

Osteoporosis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, especially if it results in a hip fracture. Within the year following hip fracture, 12% to 20% of patients die, more than 30% have permanent disabilities, and more than 50% can never live independently again. Ten million Americans have osteoporosis, and an additional 18 million with osteopenia are at risk.