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- U Lange, U Müller-Ladner, and J Pfeilschifter.
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Abteilung Rheumatologie, Klinische Immunologie, Osteologie, Physikalische Medizin, Kerckhoff-Klinik, Beneke-Straße 2-8, 61231, Bad Nauheim. U.Lange@kerckhoff-klinik.de
- Internist (Berl). 2011 Jul 1; 52 (7): 843-52; quiz 853.
AbstractOsteoporotic fractures are a frequent cause of functional disabilities and loss of quality of life. Preventive measurements need to focus on training of muscle function and coordination, and adequate daily calcium and vitamin D supplementation; furthermore a regular check up for drugs associated with falls and osteoporosis. The German guideline recommends that a specific osteoporosis medication should be initiated in individuals with a 10-year risk for hip and vertebral fractures of 30%. This article presents the current guideline for osteoporosis including the actual updates.
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