Osteoporosis and its management.
Osteoporosis is a common systemic disease leading to premature fractures. This article reviews the state of the art of assessing the risk of future osteoporotic fracture and summarizes the prevention and treatment of the condition.
Liggett
N W
NW
Aberdeen Royal Hospitals NHS Trust.
Reid
D M
DM
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects; D015519:Bone Density; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D004164:Diphosphonates