Investigation and Management of Osteoporosis
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This module will run you through the typical clinical cases of
osteoporosis and interpretation of DEXA allowing you to assess your
knowledge on data interpretation, differential diagnosis and
treatment.
This module will allow you to:
- Correctly identify patients that would require referral for
dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).
- Correctly interpret DEXA data including knowing how to diagnose
osteopaenia and osteoporosis.
- Understand and interpret clinical guidelines relating to
treatment of osteopaenia and osteoporosis in both males and
females.
- Understand the use of specific therapies for the treatment of
disorders of bone demineralisation.