title: [Evaluation of osteoporosis].
abstract: Physical examination, bone densitometry and x-ray are the mainstay in the evaluation of osteoporosis. A limited number of simple blood tests are sufficient to discriminate most secondary forms of osteoporosis and to exclude osteomalacia. Bone-specific biochemical markers play an increasing role in monitoring osteoporosis therapy. They may also play a role in treatment decision in the coming years. Bone biopsies are helpful if findings are unclear or inconsistent. The present review gives a summary of the opportunities and limitations of the above diagnostic procedures.
authors.affiliation: Berufsgenossenschaftliche Kliniken Bergmannsheil, Medizinische Klinik - Uniklinik Bochum, Germany. Johannes.Pfeilschifter@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pfeilschifter
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Kann
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers
vernacular_title: Diagnostik der Osteoporose.