Vol. 7 No. 01 (2023)
Original Article

Study of Demographic and Clinical Profile of Patients with Osteoporosis

Md Atiqul Rahaman Khan
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Monno Medical College and Hospital, Manikganj, Bangladesh
Md Nasir Uddin
Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Monno Medical College and Hospital, Manikganj, Bangladesh
Afreen Sultana Dany
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Sahabuddin Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Al Mahmud Mallik
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Monno Medical College and Hospital, Manikganj, Bangladesh
Rawson Ara
Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Monno Medical College and Hospital, Manikganj, Bangladesh
Mushfique Manjur
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Monno Medical College and Hospital, Manikganj, Bangladesh

Published 10-02-2024

Keywords

  • Socio-demographic profile,
  • Clinical,
  • Osteoporosis,
  • Fracture,
  • Obese,
  • Vitamin D
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How to Cite

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Study of Demographic and Clinical Profile of Patients with Osteoporosis. Planet (Barisal) [Internet]. 2024 Feb. 10 [cited 2024 Dec. 5];7(01):316-22. Available from: https://bdjournals.org/index.php/planet/article/view/434

Abstract

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a chronic and progressive disease with a multifactorial etiology, making it one of the most prevalent metabolic bone disorders globally. Currently, osteoporosis is recognized as a potential public health concern. Each year, numerous individuals seek treatment for osteoporosis in various hospitals and clinics across Bangladesh. Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess the socio-demographic and clinical profile of patients with osteoporosis. Methods and materials: This prospective observational study was conducted at the Department of Orthopedics, Monno Medical College and Hospital, Manikganj, Bangladesh from January 2022 to December 2022. A total of 137 confirmed patients with osteoporosis were chosen as study subjects through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a semi-structured predesigned questionnaire and analyzed using MS Office tools. Results: In this study, 34% of participants fell within the 60-69 age group, and 30% were in the 70-80 years bracket. Predominantly, participants were female (71%), hailing from lower-class families (52%) with a notable family history of fractures (79%). About one-third (33%) completed higher secondary education, 28% were housewives, 49% were married, and 47% exhibited a normal BMI. Notably, half had a vitamin D status between 20-30 mg/ml, with 31% below 20 mg/ml and 24% exceeding 30 mg/ml. Conclusion: Over-aged females of middle-class families are mainly prone to osteoporosis. The prevalence of osteoporosis is higher among married individuals, even those with normal body weight. Lower levels of vitamin D may be a risk factor for these conditions.