Osteoporosis Guide
What it is
Osteoporosis is reduced bone strength with increased fracture risk.
Risk and diagnosis
- DXA-based bone mineral density assessment
- Clinical risk stratification including prior fragility fracture history
Treatment approach
- Calcium/vitamin D optimization and fall-risk mitigation
- Bisphosphonate or other antiresorptive/anabolic pathways based on fracture risk profile
Non-pharmacologic care
- Resistance and balance training
- Home safety optimization and vision/hearing support
Monitoring and follow-up
- Medication adherence, adverse effects, interval fracture events, repeat BMD timing by risk