title: Spinal osteoporosis in the aged.
abstract: Spinal osteoporosis is a common condition in the elderly. Its aetiology is unknown although endocrine and metabolic factors appear to be involved. The diagnosis is relatively straight-forward but treatment is unsatisfactory. In this article the author discusses the disease as a whole and presents his views on the management of the condition.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy