Open AccessMonogenetic osteoporosis: Does the risk of fall matter?
Author(s) -
Mihai Cristian Dumitrașcu,
Diana Elena Becheru,
Anda Dumitraşcu,
Eugenia Petrova,
Gabriela Voicu,
Adina Ghemigian,
Mihaela Popescu,
Mara Cârșote,
Florica Șandru
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
romanian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2069-606X
pISSN - 1220-5478
DOI - 10.37897/rmj.2021.3.13
Subject(s) - osteogenesis imperfecta , osteoporosis , bone mineral , circumstantial evidence , medicine , intervention (counseling) , dual energy , physical therapy , gerontology , pediatrics , psychiatry , history , pathology , archaeology
We introduce an adult male case report with a history of osteogenesis imperfecta related fractures without specific medication against osteoporosis until the age of 50 years; however, within the first year he was offered anti-osteoporotic medication, he suffered a fall and a consecutive fracture was registered despite improved of bone mineral density parameters at DXA (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry), proving the importance of life style intervention to minimize the dramatic impact on bone fragility due to a genetic condition. Despite the fact that the risk of fracture on a subject with a genetic condition that directly impacts the bone status represents a game changer, the everyday circumstantial situations that cause an increased risk of fall represent strong players that need to be taken into consideration as part of patients’ education.