Osteoporosis — Flashcards

#1

What are the earliest symptoms of osteonecrosis due to corticosteroids?_____

#2

_____ is the most common cause of isolated elevated alkaline phosphatase in patients > 40 years old

#3

A patient on prolonged bisphosphonates with suspicion of atypical femur fractures should be diagnosed with a _____

#4

_____ fracture by radiography, CT, MRI, or VFA is an indication for parathyroidectomy in patients with asymptomatic hyperparathyroidism

#5

_____ fracture is a complication of Paget's disease of bone

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#6

Osteoporosis is most commonly due to decreased _____ levels or increased age

#7

_____ is caused by an inherited defect in bone resorption

#8

Osteopetrosis is due to poor osteo-_____ function, impairing the ability to remodel bone

#9

_____ of proximal femur causes Shepherd's crook deformity

#10

Gaucher disease is associated with _____ of the femur

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