Osteoporosis - Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment in older adults

Authors
Kenny, AM Prestwood, KM
Citation
Am. Kenny et Km. Prestwood, Osteoporosis - Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment in older adults, RHEUM DIS C, 26(3), 2000, pp. 569
Citations number
142
Categorie Soggetti
Rheumatology
Journal title
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
0889857X → ACNP
Volume
26
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-857X(200008)26:3<569:O-PDAT>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Bone loss due to calcium deficiency, hormonal deficiency, and imbalance in bone turnover frequently leads to osteoporosis in older men and women. The diagnosis of osteoporosis can be made prior to fragility fracture, allowing for prevention and treatment. In this article, criteria for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, and a plan for the evaluation of primary and secondary ost eoporosis are discussed. In addition, prevention and treatment options incl uding dietary intake, exercise, and medications are reviewed.