Osteoporosis detection in the community. Are patients adequately managed?
In conclusion, osteoporosis remains underdiagnosed in the South Eastern Sydney area. A public awareness campaign, highlighting the need for bone densitometry in men and women 45 years and older who sustain minimal trauma fractures in order to diagnose osteoporosis, is required. Proven therapies for patients presenting with osteoporotic fractures, including men, are now available and should be considered.
St George Hospital Campus, University of New South Wales. terrydiamond@optushome.com.au
Terrence
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Diamond
Melanie
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Lindenberg
D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009517:New South Wales; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012189:Retrospective Studies