A Comprehensive Study on the Effectiveness of BMD Camp in the Screening of Patients for Osteoporosis
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Osteoporosis is a major disease which has significant implications on public health. Osteoporosis is three times more common in women as compared to men. The main purpose of our study was to determine the effectiveness of BMD camp in the screening of patients for osteoporosis in males and females in the 18 – 77 years of age group. Methodology:This was a prospective cross-sectional study carried out in the OPD of Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre,Mukka, Mangalore. Apparently healthy relatives of patients attending the Orthopaedics OPD were selected. BMD was tested using calcaneal quantitative ultrasound. Results:Out of 180 participants 62 were male and 118 were females. Out of 180 participants 35% of study participants were having normal BMD, while 42.7% and 22.2% were osteopenic and osteoporotic respectively. Out of 62 males 48.3% were having normal BMD, while 32.2% and 19.3% were osteopenic and osteoporotic respectively. Out of 118 females, 27.9% were having normal BMD, while 48.3% and 23.7% were osteopenic and osteoporotic respectively. Out of all females osteopenia is predominantly seen in 18-27 years of age group. Conclusion: In our study it was observed that frequency of osteopenia and osteoporosis was quite significant. It is therefore necessary to create awareness among men and women in Indian subcontinent and educate them regarding preventive measures to avoid further complications secondary to osteoporosis.
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Dr. K. S. Arif, Dr. Mobin . M. B.
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