A Practical Approach to Osteoporosis Management in the Geriatric Population

Authors

  • Dan Liberman University of Toronto
  • Angela Cheung University of Toronto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5770/cgj.18.129

Keywords:

osteoporosis, fracture, bisphosphonate, vitamin D, CAROC

Abstract

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.

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Published

2015-01-14

How to Cite

1.
Liberman D, Cheung A. A Practical Approach to Osteoporosis Management in the Geriatric Population. Can Geriatr J [Internet]. 2015 Jan. 14 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];18(1):29-34. Available from: https://cgjonline.ca/index.php/cgj/article/view/129

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Commentaries

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