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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.

Lifestyle 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)

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Content updated August 10, 2009.

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