title: [Locomotive syndrome and frailty. Osteoporosis as an underlying disorder in the locomotive syndrome].
abstract: Osteoporosis, a disorder related to locomotive syndrome, has been nicknamed "the silent disease" since it has no symptoms until fragility fracture occurs. However, a new fragility fracture cannot only reduce daily activity but can also increase fracture risk resulting in possible repetition of the fracture or other new fractures. As a result, daily living activities requiring mobility are often rapidly reduced and the quality of life can be considerably impaired. There are three strategies for preventing fragility fractures : prevention of falls, anti-osteoporosis treatment and hip protectors. A multidisciplinary approach including these strategies should be emphasized to impede the damaging process involved in fragility fracture.
authors.affiliation: School of Health Science, Tottori University and Rehabilitation Division, Tottori University Hospital, Japan.
authors.forename: Hiroshi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hagino
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control; D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging; D016330:Frail Elderly; D020233:Gait Disorders, Neurologic / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D058866:Osteoporotic Fractures / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011481:Protective Clothing; D011788:Quality of Life; D012306:Risk; D013577:Syndrome