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Management Print E-mail
Even in the years beyond the growth phase, optimal nutrition, exercise and sufficient levels of sex steroids continue to play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the skeleton.

Life Style Factors

e.g. calcium, sun exposure, adequate vitamin D, exercise 

Recognised Drug Therapies

Hormone therapy
Bisphosphonates
Intravenous Bisphosphonates
Raloxifene
Strontium ranelate 

Potential Therapies

Tibolone
Parathyroid Hormone

Strategies to Prevent Falls

 

(Mangement strategies should be guided by fracture risk - see the FRAX website for WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool )

Management Strategies

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Content updated August 10, 2009.

Last Updated ( Friday, 04 December 2009 )
 
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