Age-related osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is an important public health problem. Over the next few years the health-care demands of osteoporosis and hip fractures are expected to increase ten-fold. In this article, the pathogenesis and classification of age-related osteoporosis are analyzed. Treatment options are examined and a rational management plan for this entity is discussed.
Division of Geriatric Medicine, Saint Louis University Medical School, Missouri.
B J
BJ
Edwards
H M
HM
Perry
D015519:Bone Density; D006801:Humans; D010018:Osteomalacia / Q000503:physiopathology; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*