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A Practical Approach to Osteoporosis Management in the Geriatric Population

Osteoporosis is a medical condition that is seen commonly in elderly patients, and it is associated with a large burden of morbidity and mortality. This article provides a practical approach to the workup and management of osteoporosis in patients 65 years or older.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Liberman, Dan, Cheung, Angela
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Canadian Geriatrics Society 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4376227/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25825609
http://dx.doi.org/10.5770/cgj.18.129
Descripción
Sumario:Osteoporosis is a medical condition that is seen commonly in elderly patients, and it is associated with a large burden of morbidity and mortality. This article provides a practical approach to the workup and management of osteoporosis in patients 65 years or older.