title: [The new concept for the diagnosis of osteoporosis].
abstract: For the diagnosis of osteoporosis, a medical interview, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, and blood and urine examinations should be conducted first. Then, bone assessment must be conducted with bone mass measurement and spinal radiography. Based on this information, diseases causing low bone mass or secondary osteoporosis should be excluded, and then an accurate diagnosis of primary osteoporosis should be made based on the diagnostic criteria. Based on new knowledge about risk factors and the consideration about using FRAX, the criteria for initiating pharmacological treatment to prevent fragility fracture was established by Japanese 2011 Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis.
authors.forename: Satoshi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Soen
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D015519:Bone Density; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents