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Prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis
Author(s) -
Kwun Sunna,
Laufgraben Marc J,
Gopalakrishnan Geetha
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-4667.2012.00135.x
Subject(s) - osteoporosis , medicine , densitometry , osteoporotic fracture , intensive care medicine , postmenopausal women , postmenopausal osteoporosis , physical therapy , bone mineral
Key content Osteoporotic fractures are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Clinical history and bone densitometry can identify individuals at risk for osteoporotic fractures. Treatment is available to prevent and treat osteoporosis.Learning objectives Identify populations at risk for osteoporotic fractures. Make the diagnosis of osteoporosis. Decide appropriate treatment for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis.Ethical issues Maximising health benefit while minimising financial implications.