Protecting a Woman's Skeleton
- Author:
Min Hyung JUNG
1
;
Heung Yeol KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee Medical Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Osteoporosis;
Prevention;
Screening;
Treatment
- MeSH:
Bone Diseases;
Mass Screening;
Osteoporosis;
Skeleton
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Osteoporosis
2010;8(3):237-240
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Osteoporosis, the most common bone disease, is a silent condition resulting in increased fracture risk. Preventive methods for adulthood, early recognition of osteoporosis followed by timely and effective management can reduce fracture risk. Several pharmacologic therapies are currently available, and when choosing from the available options, clinicians should consider the efficacy and safety profiles of each therapy as well as the individual patient's needs and overall health. Ideally, therapy should satisfy multiple criteria: fracture protection across multiple skeletal sites; rapid onset of action to maximize the timing of fracture protection; and minimal side effects with proven long-term safety.
