Osteoporosis
Posted by dkwinter

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