title: A practical approach to osteoporosis management in the geriatric population.
abstract: Osteoporosis is a medical condition that is seen commonly in elderly patients, and it is associated with a large burden of morbidity and mortality. This article provides a practical approach to the workup and management of osteoporosis in patients 65 years or older.
authors.affiliation: University Health Network, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
authors.forename: Dan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Liberman
authors.affiliation: University Health Network, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cheung
keywords: CAROC; bisphosphonate; fracture; osteoporosis; vitamin D
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