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Imaging in Medicine

Osteoporotic Fractures Open Access Journals

Osteoporosis and low bone density resulting from even minimally traumatic events, are associated with a risk of fracture. The estimated lifetime risk of osteoporotic fracture, especially in white and Asian women, is as high as 50 per cent. The use of caffeine, nicotine and steroids is related to a decline of bone density. The risk of falling and suffering a fracture is increased by cognitive impairment, vision issues, and postural instability. This risk is also increased by medications like long-acting sedative hypnotics, anticonvulsants, and tricyclic antidepressants. Combinations of clinical and radiographic results can more accurately predict fracture risk than bone densitometry but mostly only after the first fracture occurs. To reduce the likelihood of fractures, the addition of dietary calcium and/or vitamin D is clearly both cost-effective and significant.

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