Monogenetic osteoporosis: Does the risk of fall matter?
We introduce an adult male case report with a history of osteogenesis imperfecta related fractures without specific medication against osteoporosis until the age of 50 years; however, within the first year he was offered anti-osteoporotic medication, he suffered a fall and a consecutive fracture was...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Amaltea Medical Publishing House
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Romanian Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://rmj.com.ro/articles/2021.3/RMJ_2021_3_Art-13.pdf |
| Summary: | We introduce an adult male case report with a history of osteogenesis imperfecta related fractures without specific medication against osteoporosis until the age of 50 years; however, within the first year he was offered anti-osteoporotic medication, he suffered a fall and a consecutive fracture was registered despite improved of bone mineral density parameters at DXA (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry), proving the importance of life style intervention to minimize the dramatic impact on bone fragility due to a genetic condition. Despite the fact that the risk of fracture on a subject with a genetic condition that directly impacts the bone status represents a game changer, the everyday circumstantial situations that cause an increased risk of fall represent strong players that need to be taken into consideration as part of patients’ education. |
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| ISSN: | 1220-5478 2069-606X |