ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2025
Etiological background of osteoporosis in Khamis Mushait general hospital: A descriptive study assessing risk factors, symptoms, and complications.
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- Etiological background of osteoporosis in Khamis Mushait General Hospital: A descriptive study assessing risk factors, symptoms, and complications.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
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Background: Osteoporosis is a chronic skeletal disorder characterized by reduced bone strength and increased risk of fractures. It is a significant public health concern worldwide, particularly among the elderly population. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the clinical pattern and complications of osteoporosis in Khamis Mushait, Southern of Saudi Arabia. Methodology: A cross-sectional study with record-based data extraction was used, including clinically diagnosed cases with osteoporosis achieving their clinical pattern and associated complications. Results: A study of 92 osteoporotic patients aged 37-100 years found that the majority were females, with risk factors including gender, age, steroid use, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis. Half of the cases presented with bone pain, with 88% having no complications. Serum vitamin D and calcium levels varied between low and normal levels. Conclusions: The study found that most osteoporosis cases are females over 60 years old, with aging, female gender steroid use, and RA as risk factors. Most cases present with bone pain, but some have low vitamin D and calcium levels.
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