Mayo Clinic Talks

Osteoporosis, Fragility & Bone Health Edition | Osteoporosis “Getting to the Core”

Oct 19, 2023

Jad Sfeir, an osteoporosis expert, discusses the importance of early detection of osteoporosis and the available treatment options. Topics include the prevalence of osteoporosis in women, the economic burden of hip fractures, simple screening tests, and the pathophysiology of osteoporosis. The podcast also covers bone density changes with age, interpreting bone mineral density results, risk stratification, and fracture prevention.

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Quick takeaways

Osteoporosis is prevalent in women, with hip fractures being a major complication.

Screening tests can detect osteoporosis, and treatment options are available to manage the condition and reduce fracture risk.

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Overview of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common condition, affecting about 20% of women in the U.S., with hip fractures being a major complication. Screening tests can detect osteoporosis, and various treatment options are available to manage the condition and reduce fracture risk.

Introduction

2min

Understanding Bone Density Changes with Age

12min

Interpreting Bone Mineral Density and Explaining Results to Patients

4min

Risk Stratification and Fracture Prevention

14min

Summary and Key Points on Osteoporosis Screening and Management

3min

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]

Guest: Jad Sfeir, M.D., M.S.

80% of those with osteoporosis are women and many have no idea they have it. While a variety of bone fractures can result from osteoporosis, hip fractures are the most serious complication. They represent a significant economic burden and often result in major changes to an individual’s lifestyle. The good news is osteoporosis can be detected with relatively simple screening tests and we now have a variety of treatment options available to manage the condition and reduce the risk of fracture. The topic for this podcast is osteoporosis, and our guest is Jad Sfeir, M.D., M.S., an endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic. We’ll discuss the pathophysiology of osteoporosis, who and when to screen and the latest management options.

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