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Metas de Enfermería

Metas de Enfermería

MAYO 2001 N° 35 Volumen 4

Osteoporosis and bone density measurement

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García MJ. Osteoporosis y densitometría ósea. Metas de Enfermería may 2001; 4(4): 32-37

Authors

Miguel José García Muñoz

Position

Diplomado en Enfermería. CETIR, Centre Médic S.A. (Servicio de Densitometría).

Contact address

CETIR S.A. c/ Londres, 6. 08029 Barcelona.

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a disease that if becoming ever more relevant in recent times, both from a health perspective and a social and economic one, and is a great problem to be addressed in this new century. The social environment leads to a loss in the quality of life of the patient, above all, as he or she gets older. Regarding the economic aspect, it leads to admission to hospital, treatment for fractures and the need to consider social-health strategies.

Densitometry is a non-invasive technique that may help to make an early prediction of the risk of fracture. It is extensively requested in the clinical environment, as it allows a correct diagnostic and subsequent choice of treatment and follow-up.

Keywords:

densitometry; osteoporosisnursing care

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Título:

Osteoporosis y densitometría ósea