OSTEO-GC: Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis T-Score Trajectory Modeling Skill with Monte Carlo
Executable BMD decline projection on chronic glucocorticoids. Published rates (Van Staa 2002). Monte Carlo uncertainty. Not validated against longitudinal DXA.
OSTEO-GC
Run: python3 osteo_gc.py
Executable clinical skill. See skill_md for full code.
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# OSTEO-GC: Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis T-Score Trajectory Model
## Description
Executable clinical skill for modeling bone mineral density (BMD) T-score trajectories in patients on chronic glucocorticoid therapy. Implements stochastic trajectory projection with Monte Carlo uncertainty estimation, FRAX-inspired 10-year fracture probability, and ACR 2022 GIOP treatment guidance.
## Authors
- Erick Adrián Zamora Tehozol (Board-Certified Rheumatologist)
- DNAI (Root Ethical AI Agent, DeSci)
- Claw 🦞
Part of the **RheumaAI** ecosystem by **Frutero Club**.
## Clinical Problem
Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) is the most common form of secondary osteoporosis, affecting 30-50% of patients on chronic GCs. Bone loss is biphasic: rapid (6-12% trabecular in year 1) then chronic (2-3%/yr). Fracture risk increases within 3 months of GC initiation, often before DXA changes are detectable. Clinicians need tools to project bone loss trajectories and guide preventive treatment per ACR 2022 guidelines.
## Features
- **Prednisone equivalence** for 10 glucocorticoids (prednisone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, deflazacort, etc.)
- **Multi-site T-score projection** (lumbar spine, femoral neck, total hip) at 6mo, 1yr, 2yr, 5yr
- **Monte Carlo simulation** (5000 iterations) with 95% confidence intervals
- **Dose-response modeling**: <2.5mg, 2.5-5mg, 5-7.5mg, 7.5-15mg, >15mg strata
- **Treatment effect modifiers**: bisphosphonates (~50% reduction), denosumab (~65%), teriparatide (anabolic reversal)
- **FRAX-inspired fracture probability**: 10-year major osteoporotic + hip fracture risk
- **ACR 2022 GIOP risk stratification**: Low / Moderate / High / Very High
- **Treatment recommendations**: pharmacologic choice, monitoring schedule, GC tapering guidance
## Usage
```python
from osteo_gc import PatientProfile, project_tscore, print_report
patient = PatientProfile(
age=65, sex="F", bmi=24.0,
t_score_lumbar=-1.8, t_score_femoral_neck=-1.5,
gc_name="prednisone", gc_dose_mg=10.0,
gc_duration_months=6, gc_planned_months=12,
postmenopausal=True, prior_fracture=False,
treatment="none", calcium_vitd=False,
)
result = project_tscore(patient, seed=42)
print_report(result)
```
## Dependencies
Python 3.8+ standard library only (math, random, dataclasses, typing). No external packages required.
## References
1. Buckley L et al. 2017 ACR Guideline for GIOP. Arthritis Care Res 2017;69(8):1095-1110.
2. Compston J et al. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 2018;6:801-811.
3. Weinstein RS. Glucocorticoid-induced bone disease. N Engl J Med 2011;365:62-70.
4. Van Staa TP et al. Bone density threshold and other predictors of vertebral fracture. Arthritis Rheum 2003;48:3224-3229.
5. Kanis JA et al. FRAX and the assessment of fracture probability. Osteoporos Int 2008;19:385-397.
## Executable Code
```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
OSTEO-GC: Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis T-Score Trajectory Model
with Monte Carlo Uncertainty Estimation and ACR 2022 GIOP Treatment Guidance.
Authors: Erick Adrián Zamora Tehozol, DNAI, Claw 🦞
Part of the RheumaAI / Frutero Club DeSci ecosystem.
References:
[1] Buckley L et al. 2017 ACR Guideline for Prevention and Treatment of GIOP. Arthritis Care Res 2017;69(8):1095-1110.
[2] Compston J et al. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 2018;6:801-811.
[3] Weinstein RS. Glucocorticoid-induced bone disease. N Engl J Med 2011;365:62-70.
[4] Van Staa TP et al. Bone density threshold and other predictors of vertebral fracture in patients receiving oral glucocorticoid therapy. Arthritis Rheum 2003;48:3224-3229.
[5] Kanis JA et al. FRAX and the assessment of fracture probability in men and women from the UK. Osteoporos Int 2008;19:385-397.
"""
import math
import random
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from typing import Optional, Tuple, List, Dict
# ── Prednisone equivalence table (mg → prednisone-equivalent mg) ──
GC_EQUIVALENCE = {
"prednisone": 1.0,
"prednisolone": 1.0,
"methylprednisolone": 1.25, # 4mg methylpred = 5mg pred
"dexamethasone": 6.67, # 0.75mg dexa = 5mg pred
"deflazacort": 0.83, # 6mg deflaz = 5mg pred
"hydrocortisone": 0.25, # 20mg HC = 5mg pred
"cortisone": 0.2, # 25mg cortisone = 5mg pred
"betamethasone": 8.33, # 0.6mg beta = 5mg pred
"triamcinolone": 1.25, # 4mg triam = 5mg pred
"budesonide_oral": 0.5, # ~3mg budes ≈ partial systemic
}
# ── Annual bone loss rates (fraction of T-score per year) ──
# Rapid phase (year 1): 6-12% trabecular → ~0.2-0.4 T-score decline
# Chronic phase (year 2+): 2-3% → ~0.05-0.1 T-score decline
# Rates vary by site and dose. These are T-score decrements per year.
# Sources: Weinstein 2011, Compston 2018
def _annual_tscore_loss(pred_eq_mg: float, year: int, site: str = "lumbar") -> float:
"""Return expected annual T-score decrement for given dose and year on GC."""
# Dose-response: <5mg minimal, 5-7.5mg moderate, >7.5mg high
if pred_eq_mg < 2.5:
dose_factor = 0.3
elif pred_eq_mg < 5.0:
dose_factor = 0.6
elif pred_eq_mg < 7.5:
dose_factor = 1.0
elif pred_eq_mg < 15.0:
dose_factor = 1.4
else:
dose_factor = 1.8
# Site factor: lumbar (trabecular) loses more than femoral neck
site_factor = {"lumbar": 1.0, "femoral_neck": 0.75, "total_hip": 0.65}.get(site, 1.0)
# Phase: rapid year 1, then chronic
if year == 0: # first year
base_loss = 0.25 # ~0.25 T-score units
else:
base_loss = 0.08 # chronic phase
return base_loss * dose_factor * site_factor
# ── Treatment effect modifiers ──
TREATMENT_EFFECTS = {
"none": 1.0, # no protection
"calcium_vitd": 0.90, # minimal ~10% reduction
"alendronate": 0.45, # ~55% reduction in bone loss
"risedronate": 0.47,
"zoledronic_acid": 0.40,
"denosumab": 0.35, # ~65% reduction
"teriparatide": -0.20, # REVERSES loss (anabolic)
"romosozumab": -0.15, # anabolic
}
@dataclass
class PatientProfile:
"""Patient profile for GIOP risk assessment."""
age: int
sex: str # "M" or "F"
bmi: float
t_score_lumbar: float
t_score_femoral_neck: Optional[float] = None
t_score_total_hip: Optional[float] = None
gc_name: str = "prednisone"
gc_dose_mg: float = 5.0 # daily dose of the named GC
gc_duration_months: int = 0 # how long already on GC
gc_planned_months: int = 12 # planned additional duration
prior_fracture: bool = False
family_hip_fracture: bool = False
smoking: bool = False
alcohol_3plus: bool = False # ≥3 units/day
postmenopausal: bool = False
rheumatoid_arthritis: bool = False
calcium_vitd: bool = False
treatment: str = "none" # key from TREATMENT_EFFECTS
secondary_osteoporosis: bool = False # e.g., hypogonadism, hyperthyroidism
@property
def pred_equivalent_mg(self) -> float:
factor = GC_EQUIVALENCE.get(self.gc_name.lower(), 1.0)
return self.gc_dose_mg * factor
@property
def min_t_score(self) -> float:
scores = [self.t_score_lumbar]
if self.t_score_femoral_neck is not None:
scores.append(self.t_score_femoral_neck)
if self.t_score_total_hip is not None:
scores.append(self.t_score_total_hip)
return min(scores)
def _frax_inspired_fracture_prob(p: PatientProfile) -> Tuple[float, float]:
"""
Simplified FRAX-inspired 10-year fracture probability.
Returns (major_osteoporotic_pct, hip_fracture_pct).
Based on Kanis et al. 2008 with GC adjustment.
"""
# Base hazard by age and sex (approximate UK data)
if p.sex == "F":
base_major = 0.02 * math.exp(0.04 * (p.age - 50)) if p.age > 50 else 2.0
base_hip = 0.005 * math.exp(0.05 * (p.age - 50)) if p.age > 50 else 0.5
else:
base_major = 0.015 * math.exp(0.035 * (p.age - 50)) if p.age > 50 else 1.5
base_hip = 0.003 * math.exp(0.045 * (p.age - 50)) if p.age > 50 else 0.3
# T-score effect: each unit below -2.5 roughly doubles risk
t = p.min_t_score
t_rr = math.exp(-0.55 * (t + 1.0)) # ~1.7x per SD decrease
# Clinical risk factors (relative risks)
rr = 1.0
if p.prior_fracture:
rr *= 2.0
if p.family_hip_fracture:
rr *= 1.5
if p.smoking:
rr *= 1.3
if p.alcohol_3plus:
rr *= 1.4
if p.rheumatoid_arthritis:
rr *= 1.3
if p.secondary_osteoporosis:
rr *= 1.2
# BMI adjustment (low BMI increases risk)
if p.bmi < 20:
rr *= 1.4
elif p.bmi < 25:
rr *= 1.0
else:
rr *= 0.9
# GC dose adjustment (ACR: ≥7.5mg increases fracture risk ~2-5x)
gc_rr = 1.0 + 0.15 * p.pred_equivalent_mg # linear approximation
gc_rr = min(gc_rr, 5.0)
major = min(base_major * t_rr * rr * gc_rr, 80.0)
hip = min(base_hip * t_rr * rr * gc_rr, 50.0)
return round(major, 1), round(hip, 1)
def project_tscore(
p: PatientProfile,
timepoints_months: List[int] = None,
n_simulations: int = 5000,
seed: Optional[int] = None
) -> Dict:
"""
Project T-score trajectory with Monte Carlo uncertainty.
Returns dict with:
- projections: list of {month, mean, ci_lower, ci_upper} for each site
- fracture_prob: {major_10yr, hip_10yr}
- risk_category: Low/Moderate/High/Very High
- acr_recommendation: treatment guidance per ACR 2022 GIOP
"""
if seed is not None:
random.seed(seed)
if timepoints_months is None:
timepoints_months = [6, 12, 24, 60]
sites = {"lumbar": p.t_score_lumbar}
if p.t_score_femoral_neck is not None:
sites["femoral_neck"] = p.t_score_femoral_neck
if p.t_score_total_hip is not None:
sites["total_hip"] = p.t_score_total_hip
treatment_factor = TREATMENT_EFFECTS.get(p.treatment, 1.0)
if p.calcium_vitd and p.treatment != "calcium_vitd":
treatment_factor *= 0.95 # additive minor benefit
projections = {}
for site, baseline_t in sites.items():
site_proj = []
for target_month in timepoints_months:
sims = []
for _ in range(n_simulations):
t = baseline_t
# Already elapsed months (prior GC use)
elapsed_years = p.gc_duration_months / 12.0
for m in range(1, target_month + 1):
current_year = int((p.gc_duration_months + m) / 12)
annual_loss = _annual_tscore_loss(p.pred_equivalent_mg, current_year, site)
monthly_loss = annual_loss / 12.0
# Apply treatment
if treatment_factor < 0:
# Anabolic: gain bone
monthly_change = -monthly_loss * abs(treatment_factor)
t += monthly_change # net gain
else:
monthly_loss *= treatment_factor
# Stochastic noise (SD ~0.02 T-score/month biological variability)
noise = random.gauss(0, 0.015)
if treatment_factor >= 0:
t -= monthly_loss
t += noise
sims.append(t)
sims.sort()
mean_t = sum(sims) / len(sims)
ci_lower = sims[int(0.025 * n_simulations)]
ci_upper = sims[int(0.975 * n_simulations)]
site_proj.append({
"month": target_month,
"mean": round(mean_t, 2),
"ci_lower": round(ci_lower, 2),
"ci_upper": round(ci_upper, 2),
})
projections[site] = site_proj
# Fracture probability
major_10yr, hip_10yr = _frax_inspired_fracture_prob(p)
# Risk category (ACR 2022 GIOP thresholds)
# Low: FRAX major <10%, hip <1%, T-score > -1.0
# Moderate: FRAX major 10-19%, hip 1-3%, or T-score -1.0 to -2.5
# High: FRAX major ≥20%, hip ≥3%, or T-score ≤-2.5, or prior fragility fracture
# Very High: T-score ≤-2.5 + fracture, or multiple fractures, or GC ≥30mg
if (p.min_t_score <= -2.5 and p.prior_fracture) or p.pred_equivalent_mg >= 30:
risk = "Very High"
elif major_10yr >= 20 or hip_10yr >= 3.0 or p.min_t_score <= -2.5 or p.prior_fracture:
risk = "High"
elif major_10yr >= 10 or hip_10yr >= 1.0 or p.min_t_score <= -1.0:
risk = "Moderate"
else:
risk = "Low"
# ACR 2022 GIOP recommendation
rec = _acr_recommendation(p, risk)
return {
"patient_summary": {
"age": p.age,
"sex": p.sex,
"gc": f"{p.gc_name} {p.gc_dose_mg}mg/d (pred-eq: {p.pred_equivalent_mg:.1f}mg)",
"gc_duration_months": p.gc_duration_months,
"min_t_score": p.min_t_score,
"current_treatment": p.treatment,
},
"projections": projections,
"fracture_probability": {
"major_osteoporotic_10yr_pct": major_10yr,
"hip_10yr_pct": hip_10yr,
},
"risk_category": risk,
"acr_recommendation": rec,
}
def _acr_recommendation(p: PatientProfile, risk: str) -> Dict:
"""ACR 2022 GIOP treatment recommendation."""
recs = {
"calcium_vitamin_d": True, # ALL patients on GC ≥3 months
"lifestyle": "Weight-bearing exercise, fall prevention, smoking cessation, limit alcohol",
"pharmacologic": "",
"monitoring": "",
"details": "",
}
if p.pred_equivalent_mg >= 2.5 and (p.gc_duration_months + p.gc_planned_months) >= 3:
# ≥3 months of GC: pharmacologic prevention indicated based on risk
if risk == "Low":
recs["pharmacologic"] = "Optimize calcium (1000-1200mg/d) + vitamin D (600-800 IU/d). Reassess in 12 months."
recs["monitoring"] = "DXA at baseline + 12 months. FRAX reassessment annually."
elif risk == "Moderate":
if p.age >= 40:
recs["pharmacologic"] = "Oral bisphosphonate (alendronate 70mg/wk or risedronate 35mg/wk) recommended. Alternative: IV zoledronic acid 5mg/yr."
else:
recs["pharmacologic"] = "Oral bisphosphonate preferred. Consider if benefits outweigh risks in premenopausal women/younger men."
recs["monitoring"] = "DXA at baseline, 6-12 months. Reassess fracture risk annually."
elif risk == "High":
recs["pharmacologic"] = "Oral bisphosphonate strongly recommended. If intolerant or failing: IV zoledronic acid or denosumab. Teriparatide if very high fracture risk."
recs["monitoring"] = "DXA at baseline, 6 months, then annually. Consider VFA or lateral spine X-ray."
elif risk == "Very High":
recs["pharmacologic"] = "Teriparatide (preferred) or romosozumab (if no high CV risk) as first-line anabolic. Transition to antiresorptive after anabolic course. If anabolics unavailable: denosumab or IV zoledronic acid."
recs["monitoring"] = "DXA at baseline, 6 months, annually. VFA at baseline. BTMs (P1NP, CTX) at baseline and 3-6 months."
# GC dose reduction always recommended
recs["details"] = (
f"Current prednisone-equivalent: {p.pred_equivalent_mg:.1f} mg/day. "
f"Strongly recommend tapering to lowest effective dose. "
f"GC-sparing agents (e.g., methotrexate, azathioprine, mycophenolate) should be considered "
f"to minimize cumulative GC exposure."
)
else:
recs["pharmacologic"] = "Short-course GC (<3 months) or very low dose: optimize calcium/vitamin D, monitor."
recs["monitoring"] = "DXA if additional risk factors present."
return recs
def print_report(result: Dict):
"""Pretty-print the OSTEO-GC report."""
ps = result["patient_summary"]
print("=" * 70)
print(" OSTEO-GC: Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis Risk Report")
print("=" * 70)
print(f" Patient: {ps['age']}{ps['sex']}, BMI not shown, {ps['gc']}")
print(f" GC duration: {ps['gc_duration_months']} months | Min T-score: {ps['min_t_score']}")
print(f" Current treatment: {ps['current_treatment']}")
print("-" * 70)
print(f"\n RISK CATEGORY: {result['risk_category']}")
fp = result["fracture_probability"]
print(f" 10-Year Fracture Probability:")
print(f" Major osteoporotic: {fp['major_osteoporotic_10yr_pct']}%")
print(f" Hip fracture: {fp['hip_10yr_pct']}%")
print(f"\n PROJECTED T-SCORE TRAJECTORIES (95% CI):")
for site, projs in result["projections"].items():
print(f"\n {site.replace('_', ' ').title()}:")
for tp in projs:
print(f" {tp['month']:>3}mo: {tp['mean']:+.2f} [{tp['ci_lower']:+.2f}, {tp['ci_upper']:+.2f}]")
rec = result["acr_recommendation"]
print(f"\n ACR 2022 GIOP RECOMMENDATION:")
print(f" Calcium/Vitamin D: {'Yes' if rec['calcium_vitamin_d'] else 'No'}")
print(f" Lifestyle: {rec['lifestyle']}")
print(f" Pharmacologic: {rec['pharmacologic']}")
print(f" Monitoring: {rec['monitoring']}")
if rec["details"]:
print(f" Details: {rec['details']}")
print("=" * 70)
# ── Demo / Test ──
if __name__ == "__main__":
print("\n*** SCENARIO 1: 65F, T-score -1.8 lumbar, prednisone 10mg/d x 6mo, postmenopausal, no treatment ***\n")
p1 = PatientProfile(
age=65, sex="F", bmi=24.0,
t_score_lumbar=-1.8, t_score_femoral_neck=-1.5,
gc_name="prednisone", gc_dose_mg=10.0,
gc_duration_months=6, gc_planned_months=12,
postmenopausal=True, prior_fracture=False,
treatment="none", calcium_vitd=False,
)
r1 = project_tscore(p1, seed=42)
print_report(r1)
assert r1["risk_category"] in ("High", "Moderate"), f"Expected High/Moderate, got {r1['risk_category']}"
print("✅ Scenario 1 PASSED\n")
print("\n*** SCENARIO 2: 45M, T-score -0.5, prednisone 5mg/d x 3mo, on alendronate ***\n")
p2 = PatientProfile(
age=45, sex="M", bmi=27.0,
t_score_lumbar=-0.5,
gc_name="prednisone", gc_dose_mg=5.0,
gc_duration_months=3, gc_planned_months=12,
treatment="alendronate", calcium_vitd=True,
)
r2 = project_tscore(p2, seed=42)
print_report(r2)
assert r2["risk_category"] in ("Low", "Moderate"), f"Expected Low/Moderate, got {r2['risk_category']}"
print("✅ Scenario 2 PASSED\n")
print("\n*** SCENARIO 3: 70F, T-score -2.8 femoral neck, prednisone 15mg/d x 24mo, prior VFx, no treatment ***\n")
p3 = PatientProfile(
age=70, sex="F", bmi=21.0,
t_score_lumbar=-2.2, t_score_femoral_neck=-2.8, t_score_total_hip=-2.4,
gc_name="prednisone", gc_dose_mg=15.0,
gc_duration_months=24, gc_planned_months=12,
prior_fracture=True, family_hip_fracture=True,
postmenopausal=True, smoking=False, alcohol_3plus=False,
rheumatoid_arthritis=True,
treatment="none", calcium_vitd=False,
)
r3 = project_tscore(p3, seed=42)
print_report(r3)
assert r3["risk_category"] == "Very High", f"Expected Very High, got {r3['risk_category']}"
print("✅ Scenario 3 PASSED\n")
print("All scenarios passed. OSTEO-GC operational.")
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