Which type of osteoporosis would a person develop after having the left leg in a cast for 8 weeks to treat a compound displaced fracture of the tibia and fibula?
A) Iatrogenic osteoporosis
B) Regional osteoporosis
C) Idiopathic osteoporosis
D) Osteoblastic osteoporosis

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Regional osteoporosis is caused by a lack of mechanical stress on a specific region of the body, which can occur after an injury or prolonged immobilization such as being in a cast for 8 weeks. Iatrogenic osteoporosis is caused by medication or medical procedures, idiopathic osteoporosis has no known cause, and osteoblastic osteoporosis is a rare type caused by increased bone formation but decreased bone density.

Which Type of Osteoporosis Would a Person Develop After Having