A study of Osteoporosis through radiological methods among middle aged females attending a diagnostic centre in Raipur

Dr Harshad Ruprela; Dr. Ramesh Jain

Volume : VIII, Issue : X, October - 2019

A study of Osteoporosis through radiological methods among middle aged females attending a diagnostic centre in Raipur

Dr Harshad Ruprela, Dr. Ramesh Jain

Abstract :

Introduction: Osteoporosis is fast becoming a major public health problem in this part .The objective of this study was to determine the magnituude of Osteoporosis among Middle Aged Women and to associate this with Osteoporosis among Middle Aged Women with their demographic and Clinical variables. Methods: : Descriptive research design was used. The data collection included into parts. Demographic variables, Clinical Variables & Standardized rating scale to assess bone mineral density.Sample size comes out A total of 131 middle aged women who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were chosen as samples by using non-probability purposive sampling technique. The study was conducted at Diagnostic centre of Raipur Results: The data were analyzed and interpreted based on the objectives using descriptive and inferential statistics. Among 13=]� clients , 22% have normal T- score (< - 1.0); 51% have osteopenia ( - 1.0 to - 2.5 ) ; 36 28% have osteoporosis ( - 2.6 to - 4.0 ) and there is a statistical significant association on prevalence of osteoporosis among middle aged women with their demographic variables like age and type of family with T – score levels at 95% (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Osteoporosis is an important public health problem leading to an increased risk of developing spontaneous and traumatic fractures. Because of the morbid consequences of osteoporosis, the prevention of this disease and its associated fractures is considered essential to the maintenance of health, quality of life, and independence in the elderly population. Hence this study