title: Corticosteroid induced osteoporosis.
abstract: In contrast to most other forms of osteoporosis, the major clinical manifestation of corticosteroid induced osteoporosis, in terms of fracture, is at the spine and, to a lesser extent, the ribs. Accordingly, the most important consideration in the selection of therapy for corticosteroid induced osteoporosis is the effect of particular agents on spine bone mineral density. Calcitriol (the active hormonal from of vitamin D) and the bisphosphonates appear to be effective agents in the treatment of corticosteroid induced spinal bone loss.
authors.affiliation: Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Sambrook
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000139:chemically induced; D002117:Calcitriol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D004164:Diphosphonates; D002117:Calcitriol