A review of osteoporosis in men: implications for practice.
This article discusses the issue of osteoporosis from a male perspective. Osteoporosis is often seen as a woman's disease; however, there are a significant number of men who suffer from osteoporosis and the effects of the disease can have implications for the man's physical, social and psychological well-being. The reasons why osteoporosis may be increasing in the male population are discussed. The possible causes of osteoporosis as well as the risk factors that may put men at danger of contracting the illness are outlined. Bone density is an important factor related to the development of osteoporotic fractures - methods of measuring bone density using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry are provided, as are other important investigations that will be needed. The management and treatment of the male patient with osteoporosis and the role of the nurse are detailed.
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Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, University of Hertfordshire.
D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors