Medical Treatment of Osteoporosis/Prevention of Falls
10.12671/jkfs.2018.31.4.165
- Author:
Hyoung Keun OH
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea. osd11@paik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Osteoporosis;
Drug therapy;
Falls
- MeSH:
Accidental Falls;
Bone Diseases;
Drug Therapy;
Humans;
Osteoporosis
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2018;31(4):165-171
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The prevention and treatment of fragility fractures is evolving continuously. Adequate fracture care should involve treating the fracture itself as well as the underlying bone disease. Although effective treatments of osteoporosis are available, a large proportion of patients with fragility fractures are not prescribed anti-osteoporotic medications after their injury. Recent advances in diagnostic tools and medications allow for a more effective and comprehensive treatment of fragility fractures.
