Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
Conditions
Brief summary
This is an observational study to investigate the prevalence of osteoporotic fractures in post menopausal patients. Post menopausal patients who visit OS(orthopedic surgery) including GHs(general hospitals) and clinics will be enrolled.
Detailed description
This is an observational study to investigate the prevalence of osteoporotic fractures in post menopausal patients. Post menopausal patients who visit OS(orthopedic surgery) including GHs(general hospitals) and clinics will be enrolled. They will take the evaluation of spine X-ray and answer to a few questions. Their medical record will be reviewed and relevant clinical findings will be collected.
Interventions
OTHERFracture evaluation
DEXA(Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry), X-ray
Sponsors
GlaxoSmithKline
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
50 Years to 79 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Subjects who were diagnosed post menopausal state * Subjects over 50 years old * The Definition of Post Menopause Women : Women whose last menstruation was over 12months ago * Subjects who visit orthopedic surgery * Subjects who have informed consents
Exclusion criteria
* Subjects who are not confirmed as post menopause state * Subjects who do not understand the contents of questionnaire * Subjects over 80 years old * Subjects experienced any high energy fracture (including trash and fall) within 3 months. * Subjects experienced a fracture except vertebral fracture within 6 months * Unable to evaluate L-spine BMD over 2 levels because of spinal fracture or instrumentation for L-spine 1-4. * Unable to evaluate BMD at both femur because of hip fracture or instrumentation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The prevalence of OVCFs confirmed by history and X-ray | 1 day |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The prevalence of asymptomatic (or missed) fractures | 1 day |
Countries
South Korea
Outcome results
None listed