Citation

Cummings-Vaughn LA, Gammack JK. Med. Clin. North Am. 2011; 95(3): 495-506.

Affiliation

Jefferson Barracks Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Saint Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, #1 Jefferson Barracks Drive, St Louis, MO 63125, USA; Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 1402 South Grand Boulevard, Room 238, St Louis, MO 63104, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.mcna.2011.03.003

PMID

21549874

Abstract

Osteoporosis and falls are distinct conditions that share the potential clinical endpoint of fracture. This article explores the associations between osteoporosis and falls by examining the epidemiology, risk factors, risk prevention, and treatments. It outlines the evidence on falls prevention, osteoporosis diagnosis, and fracture risk assessment. It includes several studies that challenge the common view on the use of fall prevention tools, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry testing, and postfracture bisphosphonate treatment. By understanding the evidence, it becomes clearer how to target populations at risk, interpret screening methods, and promote disease prevention and treatment.

Language: en