Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background:The term "porous bones" refers to the condition known as osteoporosis, which is defined by a reduction in bone mineral density. The present study was conducted to evaluate the level of osteoporosis in post-menopausalfemales. Materials & Methods: 106 post-menopausal females of age ranging from 40-70 years were selected. Demographic, anthropometric and fracture data, and the risk factors for OP were collected.An assessment of blood calcium level was done. All subjects underwent BMD measurement using Achilles ultrasound bone densitometer. Results: Age group 40-50 years had 214, 50-60 years had 65 and 60-70 years had 27 subjects. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The duration of menopause was 1-5 years in 11, 6-10 years in 45 and >10 years in 50 subjects. Osteoporosis was seen among 38 subjects. The fracture was seen in 12, 9 hip and 3 wrist. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The mean serum calcium level in osteoporosis subjects was 3.02 µg/ml and in non- osteoporosis subjects was 7.58 µg/ml. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: