title: [Treatment goals of osteoporosis].
abstract: Decision in starting and modulating the treatment of osteoporosis is being done by bone mineral density prevalent fractures, bone turnover markers, and other clinical indicators. However, the goal for the treatment of osteoporosis has not been established. Currently, treat-to-target is the most urgent issue to be discussed in the field of osteoporosis. In this article, the present status of this discussion is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Kenkoin Clinic, Japan.
authors.forename: Takayuki
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hosoi
mesh_terms: D015415:Biomarkers; D015519:Bone Density; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016723:Bone Remodeling; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012306:Risk
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D004164:Diphosphonates