https://doi.org/10.4081/reumatismo.2014.786

Male osteoporosis

Vol. 66 No. 2 (2014)
Submitted: 28 July 2014
Accepted: 28 July 2014
Published: 28 July 2014
Male osteoporosis, Fractures, Treatment.
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A. Giusti
Bone Clinic, Department of Gerontology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Galliera Hospital, Genova, Italy.
G. Bianchi
gerolamo_bianchi@tin.it
Department of Rheumatology, “La Colletta” Hospital, ASL3, Arenzano-Genova, Italy.
As a result of population ageing worldwide, osteoporotic fractures are becoming a serious problem in the western world. Osteoporotic fractures are associated with a significant burden in terms of morbidity, mortality, and economic costs. Although less frequent than in women, male osteoporosis is also a relatively common problem. Since bone loss and fragility fractures in men have been recognized as a serious medical condition, over the last two decades several studies have investigated a number of aspects related to the pathogenesis, diagnosis and assessment, prevention and treatment of male osteoporosis. A better understanding of factors underlying increased bone fragility in men has led to the definition of appropriate screening and diagnostic strategies, and the development of treatments that have shown to improve bone mineral density and, in some cases, reduce fracture risk in men as well as in women. This review will summarize recent findings on male osteoporosis with a particular focus on risk factors and causes of bone loss, and available therapeutic options.

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Giusti, A., & Bianchi, G. (2014). Male osteoporosis. Reumatismo, 66(2), 136–143. https://doi.org/10.4081/reumatismo.2014.786

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