Nonpharmacologic management of osteoporosis to minimize fracture risk. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • The traditional management of osteoporosis has focused on the pharmacologic aspects of treatment. Nonpharmacologic approaches, such as the use of orthoses, exercise programs, calcium and vitamin D supplementation, fall prevention, and kyphoplasty have largely been overlooked. Evidence for an essential contribution of nonpharmacologic treatments in the management of osteoporotic patients is increasing, particularly for patients who cannot, or will not, comply with medication regimens. This Review highlights the most important aspects of nonpharmacologic management of osteoporosis.

publication date

  • January 1, 2008

Research

keywords

  • Fractures, Bone
  • Osteoporosis

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 38049006080

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1038/ncprheum0702

PubMed ID

  • 18172445

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 4

issue

  • 1