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Osteoporosis%u2022 Bone mineral density %u2264 -2.5 from the meanDefinition:%u2022 Increasing age%u2022 Female sex (post-menopausal)%u2022 Corticosteroid use%u2022 Cushing's syndrome%u2022 Primary hyperparathyroidismRisk factors:%u2022 Fracture with even low traumaPresentation:%u2022 DEXA scan%u2022 Normal calcium and PTH levelsInvestigations:%u2022 Bisphosphonates - alendronate (first-line)%u2022 Calcium and Vitamin D supplements%u2022 Denosumab%u2022 Strontium ranelateManagement:
