Pycnodysostosis (PYCD) is a rare genetic bone disease characterized by impaired osteoclastic bone resorption. The inability to resorb bone leads to sclerosis, with increased bone mineral density (BMD) but paradoxically increased bone fragility. We report a case of a young female with PYCD with multiple fragility fractu...
Heshan Witanachchi, Gabrielle Stokes, C. Shore-Lorenti et al.· Bone· 0 citations
BACKGROUND
Once osteoporosis has been identified, risk stratification is followed by non- pharmacological and, where needed, pharmacological management, which may include menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) where indicated.
OBJECTIVE
This article will build on general practitioners' skills in stratifying fracture risk,...
C. Goeltom, S. Sztal-Mazer· Australian Journal of Genera...· 0 citations
To equip GPs with the understanding of the extent of the disease, pathophysiology and why early detection matters; while further developing screening and diagnostic skills to identify osteoporosis, especially in high-risk women.
S. Sztal-Mazer, C. Goeltom· Australian Journal of Genera...· 0 citations
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