Key issues in the diagnosis of osteoporosis
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-6699.2011.02.001
- VernacularTitle:骨质疏松诊断中的几个关键问题
- Author:
Eryuan LIAO
;
Hong ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Osteoporosis;
Bone mineral density;
Bone metabolism;
Diagnosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2011;27(2):101-105
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Several key issues in the diagnosis of osteoporosis were discussed. The definition of osteoporosis and some concepts in bone fracture risk evaluation were explained, so as the methods to avoid the common misunderstandings in clinical practice. Finally, the parameters used in determination of bone metabolism and bone mass were listed, and their application and limitation were analyzed. It may help the clinicians to make correct choice of these parameters.
