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Has anyone had osteoporosis located only in one site- left femur?

Posted by charlie127 @charlie127, 3 days ago

Hi, I recently had a bone scan and found out that my left femur neck T score is -2.1 Z score -0.5 . All my other results were considered normal. I don’t know if it’s related to the fact that I had advanced osteoarthritis in both knees with recent knee replacements in June. My knees were very bow legged and now are straight. The surgery went extremely well .But now I’m with this results of lower bone density in my left femur. I have extensively researched all the medication, and they all look ghastly in terms of side effects. What would others do in this situation?

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windyshores | @windyshores | 3 days ago

Well -2,1 isn't osteoporosis so it would seem premature for meds. Is your doctor suggesting meds? Arthritis does confound DEXA's, I have been told, but my doc said it makes things look better. I have no idea what knee replacement would do but your discrepancy is interesting and I hope a doctor can explain!

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mypet98 | @mypet98 | 3 days ago

Ten years ago, I had a right knee replacement and my bow leg was straighten. Standing shows a straight right leg and a bow left knee. Now I have erosion of left femur, take many pain relief and use rubs, gels etc.
This not a pleasant road to travel.

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charlie127 | @charlie127 | 2 days ago
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@mypet98

Ten years ago, I had a right knee replacement and my bow leg was straighten. Standing shows a straight right leg and a bow left knee. Now I have erosion of left femur, take many pain relief and use rubs, gels etc.
This not a pleasant road to travel.

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Hi , Both of my legs were bowed due to my advanced osteoarthritis which is one of the reasons I did not wait any longer to have my knee replacements done 5 months ago. Both of my legs are straight now. It sounds like the cause of my osteoporosis in my left femur ( or technically called osteopenia at T score -2.1 ) could be the result of the bowed legs.
Did you have a bone scan on your left femur where you have your erosion? Did they prescribe osteoporosis meds for that?

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mypet98 | @mypet98 | 1 day ago
In reply to @charlie127 "Hi , Both of my legs were bowed due to my advanced osteoarthritis which is one..." + (show)
@charlie127

Hi , Both of my legs were bowed due to my advanced osteoarthritis which is one of the reasons I did not wait any longer to have my knee replacements done 5 months ago. Both of my legs are straight now. It sounds like the cause of my osteoporosis in my left femur ( or technically called osteopenia at T score -2.1 ) could be the result of the bowed legs.
Did you have a bone scan on your left femur where you have your erosion? Did they prescribe osteoporosis meds for that?

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Yes to both questions. Dr prescribed nabumetone, over the counter rubs, gel, Salon Pas, lidocaine Patches. All provides some pain relief.

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