title: [Osteoporosis: prophylaxis, diagnostics and therapy according to the guidelines].
abstract: Osteoporotic fractures are a frequent cause of functional disabilities and loss of quality of life. Preventive measurements need to focus on training of muscle function and coordination, and adequate daily calcium and vitamin D supplementation; furthermore a regular check up for drugs associated with falls and osteoporosis. The German guideline recommends that a specific osteoporosis medication should be initiated in individuals with a 10-year risk for hip and vertebral fractures of 30%. This article presents the current guideline for osteoporosis including the actual updates.
authors.affiliation: Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Abteilung Rheumatologie, Klinische Immunologie, Osteologie, Physikalische Medizin, Kerckhoff-Klinik, Beneke-Straße 2-8, 61231, Bad Nauheim. U.Lange@kerckhoff-klinik.de
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Lange
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Müller-Ladner
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pfeilschifter
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002118:Calcium / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D058866:Osteoporotic Fractures / Q000517:prevention & control; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000517:prevention & control; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D014807:Vitamin D; D002118:Calcium