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[Postmenopausal osteoporosis: current treatment].

C Roux1

  • 1Service de rhumatologie, hôpital Cochin, 27, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France. christian.roux@cch.ap-hop-paris.fr

La Revue De Medecine Interne
|April 22, 2005
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Effective osteoporosis treatments can halve fracture risk in postmenopausal women with low bone density. Addressing calcium and vitamin D deficiencies alongside these therapies is crucial for managing osteoporotic fractures.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Endocrinology
  • Orthopedics

Context:

  • Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a significant health concern, increasing fracture risk.
  • Low bone mineral density is a primary indicator for osteoporosis.
  • Prevalent fractures can coexist with low bone mineral density.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of osteoporosis treatments in reducing fracture risk.
  • To highlight the importance of assessing fracture risk in postmenopausal women.
  • To emphasize the necessity of concurrent calcium and vitamin D treatment.

Summary:

  • Osteoporosis treatments can decrease fracture risk by 50% in postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density, regardless of prior fractures.
  • Concurrent treatment of calcium and vitamin D insufficiencies is essential.

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  • Risk assessment for osteoporotic fractures should utilize clinical factors and bone mineral density measurements.

    • Impact:

    • Informs clinical practice regarding osteoporosis management strategies.
    • Supports the early identification and intervention for at-risk postmenopausal women.
    • Contributes to reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with osteoporotic fractures.