Pathophysiology
Most common sites of fracture are
Throacic and lumbar vertebral bodies
Neck of the femur
Distal radius
Hx
Elderly patients (esp. women)
Fracture following minimal trauma
Workup
XR-affected joint(s) and limb(s)
Bone density scan (DEXA) to diagnose and quantify osteoporosis
Labs
Same findings as in Paget's disease, except ALP is normal in osteoporosis
See also:
Bone endocrine diseases
Joint/limb pain Ddx