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ea0021p7 | Bone | SFEBES2009

Osteoporosis in a young cohort: aetiology and gender differences in referral for DXA

Ryan Stephen , Crowley Rachel K , Chavrimootoo Shawn , Harney Sinead , Tuthill Antoinette

In young patients osteoporosis is associated with endocrine and inflammatory conditions. Early identification of osteoporosis may reduce later morbidity.We aimed to establish the aetiology of low bone mineral density (LBMD) in young patients at our centre. We identified risk factors and impact of gender on BMD in a young at-risk cohort.All patients between 20 and 55 years old who underwent DXA scan between 2004 and 2009 were identi...