Forms of osteoporosis

Forms of osteoporosis Osteoporosis is pathogenically divided into two different subtypes, primary and secondary osteoporosis. Within these sub-areas, different types are distinguished from each other. This explains, for example, the distinction between primary osteoporosis. of type I and primary osteoporosis. of type II, which will be discussed below. Primary osteoporosis of type I:The so-called postmenopausal … Forms of osteoporosis

Vertebro- and kyphoplasty

Vertebral body alignment, balloon dilatation, cementing of the vertebral body Definition Vertebroplasty: Vertebral body stabilization for vertebral body fractures, or prophylactically for imminent vertebral body fractures, by inserting bone cement without ballooning the vertebral body. Kyphoplasty: Vertebral body stabilization for vertebral body fractures, or prophylactically for impending vertebral body fractures, by introducing bone cement with … Vertebro- and kyphoplasty

Complications | Vertebro- and kyphoplasty

Complications Complications in kyphoplasty are very rare (approximately 0.2% per fracture). The main risk is a leakage of bone cement from the vertebral body, which is, however, seen more frequently in vertebroplasty (vertebroplasty approx. 20-70%; kyphoplasty approx. 4-10%). The reason for this is the use of a more fluid bone cement and a higher pressure … Complications | Vertebro- and kyphoplasty

Prevent osteoporosis | Osteoporosis

Prevent osteoporosis The prophylaxis of osteoporosis is just as essential as an optimal therapy. Various measures are available for prevention. An important aspect is lifestyle and nutrition. Since, in contrast to many other diseases, a rather higher BMI is considered protective, care should be taken to ensure a sufficient calorie intake (BMI in about > … Prevent osteoporosis | Osteoporosis

Summary | Osteoporosis

Summary In a healthy person, bone build-up and breakdown are in a harmonious balance. This means that exactly the same amount of bone is built up as was previously resorbed in any way. This balance is disturbed in osteoporosis patients. If too little bone is built up, or if the degree of bone resorption deviates … Summary | Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis

Definition Osteoporosis, also called bone loss, is a disease of the skeletal system in which bone substances and structures are lost or greatly reduced. This reduction in bone mass causes the tissue structure of the bone to deteriorate and it loses stability and elasticity. As a result, the bones become more susceptible to fractures; in … Osteoporosis

Forms | Osteoporosis

Forms Osteoporosis can be divided into 2 main forms: the primary and the secondary form. The primary form is more common (90%) than the secondary form (10%). The more frequent form is divided into further types: Type I osteoporosis is the postmenopausal osteoporosis. Here, the low bone mass of the female sex is considered a … Forms | Osteoporosis

Secondary osteoporosis | Osteoporosis

Secondary osteoporosis There are many different causes for secondary osteoporosis. On the one hand, there are various hormonal disorders that ultimately lead to osteoporosis. These include among others: Taking some medications can also trigger osteoporosis, for example long-term therapy with cortisol (mechanism similar to Cushing’s syndrome) or heparin, cytostatic drugs, lithium, vitamin K antagonists, thyroid … Secondary osteoporosis | Osteoporosis

Symptoms | Osteoporosis

Symptoms There are no typical osteoporosis symptoms as such, since significant complaints only arise, for example, as a result of the first bone fractures and thus in an advanced stage. With regard to an initial self-diagnosis, it is aggravating that the first pains in the area of the musculoskeletal system are of an uncharacteristic nature … Symptoms | Osteoporosis

Treatment | Osteoporosis

Treatment Osteoporosis is currently both underdiagnosed and undertreated in Germany. An optimal therapy is considered to reduce mortality. The therapy is divided into osteoporosis and fracture prophylaxis and drug therapy. The basic therapy recommends physical activity to strengthen muscle strength and an optimal diet to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and associated fractures. Alcohol and … Treatment | Osteoporosis