title: [Early clinical diagnosis of osteoporosis using auscultatory percussion. Therapeutic monitoring].
abstract: The authors describe the auscultatory percussion method, easy to perform and reliable in early bed-side diagnosis of osteoporosis, even if asymptomatic. In addition, the great importance of early diagnosis in preventing fractures complicating osteoporosis is underlined. The results obtained with prompt administration of current therapy in 25 cases, diagnosed with the aid of auscultatory percussion, are reported. Finally, practical use of this method for both therapeutic monitoring and individual prescription of drugs, is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: USL 18, Tigullio Orientale, Ospedale di Lavagna.
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Stagnaro
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stagnaro
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001314:Auscultation; D002118:Calcium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004964:Estriol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D010474:Percussion; D014815:Vitamins / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014815:Vitamins; D004964:Estriol; D002118:Calcium
vernacular_title: Diagnosi clinica precoce dell'osteoporosi con la percussione ascoltata. Monitoraggio terapeutico.