title: [Management of osteoporosis: room for improvment].
abstract: The objective of anti-osteoporotic treatments is the prevention of the first or recurrent fractures. Screening of at risk patients is the basis of improvement of osteoporosis management. Prevalent fractures are strong determinants of incident fractures. In patients without fractures screening of risk factors, and quantification of risk using FRAX tool, allows detection of patients who should receive highest priority for treatment. Several drugs have shown that they are able to decrease the risk of fracture, providing persistence and compliance. Non pharmacological approach (including nutrition and physical activity) is part of optimal management of osteoporosis.
authors: Hôpital Cochin, 27, rue du Faubourg St Jacques, 75679--Paris cedex 14. christian.roux@cch.aphp.fr
authors: Christian
authors: C
authors: Roux
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004704:Endocrinology / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D058866:Osteoporotic Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D058996:Quality Improvement / Q000458:organization & administration; D012307:Risk Factors