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Osteoclasts are cells responsible for bone resorption and remodeling. They originate from hematopoietic progenitor cells present in the bone marrow. Numerous progenitor cells fuse to form multinucleated cells, each with 10-20 nuclei. A single osteoclast has a diameter of 150 to 200 µM. These cells have ruffled borders that break down the underlying bone tissue and release minerals such as calcium into the blood in bone resorption. Osteoclasts cling to bones with their ruffled edges during bone...
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Essential Minerals for Bone Health

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Screening for osteoporosis.

L J Melton1, D M Eddy, C C Johnston

  • 1Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.

Annals of Internal Medicine
|April 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Screening postmenopausal women for osteoporosis using bone mass measurement shows promise for reducing fractures. However, direct evidence is lacking, and widespread screening is not yet recommended without further justification.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Osteoporosis is a significant public health concern, particularly among postmenopausal women.
  • Fracture incidence is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in this population.
  • Bone mass measurement is a key diagnostic tool for osteoporosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence supporting osteoporosis screening in postmenopausal women.
  • To assess the potential of bone mass measurement to reduce fracture incidence.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of osteoporosis screening programs.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of MEDLINE, book chapters, review articles, and technology assessments.
  • Analysis of prospective studies on fracture risk prediction using bone mass measurement techniques.

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  • Assessment of screening test capabilities, risk categorization, treatment decisions, and treatment efficacy.

    • Main Results:

    • Bone mass measurement aligns with criteria for an effective screening test.
    • Indirect evidence suggests potential reduction in osteoporosis-related fractures through screening.
    • Direct trial evidence is absent, and questions about mass screening benefits and costs persist.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinical indications for bone mass measurement exist.
    • Unselective osteoporosis screening is not currently recommended.
    • Further formulation and justification of specific screening programs are necessary.