The Rational Clinical Examination
David L. Simel, Drummond Rennie
Osteoporosis
Cathleen S. Colón-Emeric, David L. Simel, Kenneth W. Lyles
Clinical Scenario
Topics Discussed:
bone densitometry, chronic obstructive airway disease, osteoporosis, women's health
Excerpt:
"You are treating a 68-year-old man with a history of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He has not used long-term
oral steroids and has not had a previous fracture. He weighs 72
kg. Should he be referred for bone densitometry?..."
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