Prevalence of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis in Orthopaedic Outpatients in Southern India

• Published in: Journal of clinical and diagnostic research Vol. 12; no. 3; pp. RC14 - RC17
• Main Authors: Chitten, Jojin Jose, James, Boblee
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 01.03.2018
• Subjects: bone mineral density; middle age; ultrasound

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a common metabolic bone disorder yet, it is underdiagnosed and undertreated in clinical settings. Many studies have shown that, as part of the treatment of fragility fractures, early osteoporosis screening by orthopaedic surgeon, can lead to better management. Even bett...