Osteoporosis related simultaneous four joints fractures associated with seizure
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Source
Issue
Vol. 32, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2010), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
2010-03-31
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
5
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Topics
Abstract EN
A case of steroid induced osteoporosis associated with multiple fractures and dislocations after a seizure is reported.
The patient had two years history of steroid, given for aplastic anemia, no supplement or anti-resorptive therapy was given.
The patient suffered simultaneous bilateral femoral neck fractures, bilateral shoulder surgical neck fracture dislocations and a Smith’s fracture after one episode of seizure.
Bone mineral density showed severe osteoporosis with T score of -2.9.
There was a delay in the diagnosis which affected an otherwise good outcome in such situation.
It is recommended that patients on steroid should be given calcium, vitamin D, and an anti-resorptive.
Furthermore, a meticulous clinical examination is required in patients who are on steroids and suffer from epileptic seizures to rule out skeletal injury.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Umran, Abd Allah S.. 2010. Osteoporosis related simultaneous four joints fractures associated with seizure. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 32, no. 1, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-601983
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Umran, Abd Allah S.. Osteoporosis related simultaneous four joints fractures associated with seizure. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 32, no. 1 (Mar. 2010), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-601983
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Umran, Abd Allah S.. Osteoporosis related simultaneous four joints fractures associated with seizure. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2010. Vol. 32, no. 1, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-601983
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 4-5
Record ID
BIM-601983