Current therapeutic aspects for the improvement of the quality of life and the role of the family doctor in osteoporosis management

Osteoporosis-associated bone loss is manifested as chronic pain, fractures and reduced quality of life. Osteoporosis increases the risk of fracture, especially in elderly people. Here we present the role of family doctor in osteoporosis management for the prevention of the occurrence of fractures, also particularities of medical and non-medical therapeutics. The preventive aspects and actual therapies plans of the disease are presented as a useful tool for healthcare givers implicated in osteoporosis treatments. In conclusion, family doctors play an important role in the global strategy for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and its socio-economic consequences.