[Interdisciplinary diagnosis and therapy concepts in climacteric osteoporosis]

50 patients with signs of osteoporosis have been selected from special outpatient clinics for climacteric or rheumatic complaints for a complex interdisciplinary programme concerning diagnostics and therapy. 46 patients could be treated successfully for one year with estrogens and progestogens, fluoride and calcium preparations as well as physiotherapeutic treatments including electrotherapy and dietetic advice. X-ray examinations done after this period did not show any progression of the osteoporosis. But only in 4 patients an increase of bone density could be demonstrated. In the other patients health conditions were stabilized. Good results could be obtained with regard to climacteric complaints and improvement of fitness and efficiency. In 2 patients a long-time disablement could be stopped.