Osteoporosis in the elderly

Osteoporosis in the elderly

Osteoporosis is predominantly a condition of the elderly with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture. A number of clinical as well as biological studies have been pivotal in providing us with an understanding of the pathophysiology of this condition. This article disc...

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Veröffentlicht in:Aging clinical and experimental research 2013-10, Vol.25 (Suppl 1), p.27-29
Hauptverfasser: Seriolo, B., Paolino, S., Casabella, A., Botticella, G., Seriolo, C., Molfetta, L.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Accidental Falls
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging
Bone Density - drug effects
Female
Geriatrics/Gerontology
Hip Fractures - diagnosis
Humans
Life Style
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Original Paper
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - diagnosis
Osteoporosis - epidemiology
Osteoporosis - prevention & control
Osteoporosis - therapy
Osteoporotic Fractures - diagnosis
Osteoporotic Fractures - prevention & control
Quality of Life
Vitamin D - therapeutic use
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Zusammenfassung:Osteoporosis is predominantly a condition of the elderly with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture. A number of clinical as well as biological studies have been pivotal in providing us with an understanding of the pathophysiology of this condition. This article discusses the current concepts of age-related osteoporosis.
ISSN:1720-8319
1594-0667
1720-8319
DOI:10.1007/s40520-013-0107-9