Diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in older adults.

Nelson B Watts, Dima L Diab

Journal: Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America 2014;42(2):305-17

PMID: 23702403

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Abstract

Osteoporosis in the elderly is a serious problem that is increasing as the population ages. Diagnosis is established by measurement of bone mineral density or by the presence of a fragility fracture, especially a spine or hip fracture. Bone-active agents should be prescribed for older patients with osteoporosis to decrease fracture risk. Nonskeletal risk factors for fracture and psychosocial impairment must be identified and managed, and therapy must be individualized.

Address: Division of Endocrinology/Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Cincinnati VA Medical Center, University of Cincinnati Bone Health and Osteoporosis Center, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2013.02.007

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MeSH Terms: Accident Prevention, Aging, Bone Density, Bone Density Conservation Agents, Calcium, Dietary, Combined Modality Therapy, Dietary Supplements, Humans, Motor Activity, Osteoporosis, Osteoporotic Fractures, Risk Factors, Social Support, Vitamin D, Vitamin D Deficiency