[Osteoporosis treatment]
Marie-Charlotte Trojani1, Véronique Breuil2
1Université Côte d'Azur (UCA), service de rhumatologie, CHU de Nice, hôpital Pasteur, Nice, France.
Abstract:
Osteoporosis treatment. Osteoporosis treatment is a public health issue that requires a comprehensive approach combining drugs and lifestyle measures. Lifestyle measures (nutrition, prevention of falls, etc.) are essential. Pharmacological therapy are teriparatide, reimbursed in the presence of two vertebral fractures, raloxifene to be reserved for women under 70 years of age with a low risk of peripheral fracture, bisphosphonates (oral or IV) and denosumab, efficient to reduce all types of fractures and that require dental precautions. Zoledronic acid is the first choice recommended after femoral neck fracture. The patient must be informed of the benefits, risks, and duration of treatment and the consolidation treatment required after teriparatide or denosumab discontinuation. Adherence and tolerance to treatment must be monitored to ensure its efficiency.
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