title: Diagnosis and management of osteoporosis.
abstract: Risk factors for osteoporosis, bone densitometry, and biochemical testing can identify those most in need of preventive measures to optimize calcium metabolism and reduce bone loss. Treatment options for established disease are evaluated.
authors.affiliation: Endocrine and Metabolic Bone Division, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, USA.
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Piper
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Galsworthy
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Bockman
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D002136:Calcium, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors