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European guidance for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

J. A. Kanis, E. V. McCloskey, H. Johansson, C. Cooper, R. Rizzoli, J.-Y. Reginster

Published: October 19, 2012

DOI: 10.1007/s00198-012-2074-y

License: © International Osteoporosis Foundation and National Osteoporosis Foundation 2012

Abstract

SummaryGuidance is provided in a European setting on the assessment and treatment of postmenopausal women at risk of fractures due to osteoporosis.IntroductionThe International Osteoporosis Foundation and European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis published guidance for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in 2008. This manuscript updates these in a European setting.MethodsSystematic literature reviews.ResultsThe following areas are reviewed: the role of bone mineral density measurement for the diagnosis of osteoporosis and assessment of fracture risk, general and pharmacological management of osteoporosis, monitoring of treatment, assessment of fracture risk, case finding strategies, investigation of patients and health economics of treatment.ConclusionsA platform is provided on which specific guidelines can be developed for national use.


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