Guidelines for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis

• Main Authors: M. Rossini (Author), G. Rini (Author), R. Nuti (Author), S. Minisola (Author), S. Migliaccio (Author), C. Mereu (Author), L. Masi (Author), C. Marcocci (Author), E. Mannarino (Author), G. Luisetto (Author), G.C. Isaia (Author), S. Gonnelli (Author), S. Giannini (Author), B. Frediani (Author), E. Fiore (Author), P. Filipponi (Author), C. Cepollaro (Author), M.L. Brandi (Author), F. Bertoldo (Author), S. Adami (Author), M. Varenna (Author), L. Ventura (Author), G. Bianchi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The guidelines for the osteoporosis management were first drafted by a working group and then critically evaluated by the board of SIOMMMS. The most relevant points are: Definition: Osteoporosis is defined as a quantitative and qualitative deterioration of bone tissue leading to increased risk of fr...