Management
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.
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e.g. calcium, sun exposure, adequate vitamin D, exercise |
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Hormone therapy |
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(Mangement strategies should be guided by fracture risk - see the FRAX website for WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool)

Content updated August 10, 2009.





