Diagnosis and treatment of glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis

Authors
Zaqqa, D Jackson, RD
Citation
D. Zaqqa et Rd. Jackson, Diagnosis and treatment of glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis, CLEV CLIN J, 66(4), 1999, pp. 221
Citations number
59
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
CLEVELAND CLINIC JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
ISSN journal
08911150 → ACNP
Volume
66
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0891-1150(199904)66:4<221:DATOGI>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Glucocorticoids are a mainstay in the treatment of many diseases, including pulmonary and rheumatologic disorders. Unfortunately, as many as 90% of lo ng-term glucocorticoid recipients lose a significant amount of bone and inc ur an increased risk of fractures. This paper reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.