Clinical management and algorithms in osteoporosis

Hosp Med. 2003 Sep;64(9):512-6. doi: 10.12968/hosp.2003.64.9.2241.

Abstract

The aim of management in osteoporosis is to reduce the risk of fractures. Case-finding strategies are currently recommended to identify subjects at high risk of future fracture who will benefit most from therapy. This article reviews these approaches and discusses the current and future treatment options that are available for patients with osteoporosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Calcium / therapeutic use
  • Diphosphonates
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Fractures, Bone / diet therapy
  • Fractures, Bone / drug therapy
  • Fractures, Bone / prevention & control*
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Humans
  • Osteoporosis / diet therapy
  • Osteoporosis / drug therapy
  • Osteoporosis / prevention & control*
  • Parathyroid Hormone
  • Protective Devices
  • Risk Assessment
  • Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators / therapeutic use
  • Smoking / adverse effects
  • Vitamin D / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Diphosphonates
  • Parathyroid Hormone
  • Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators
  • Vitamin D
  • Calcium