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Nonpharmacologic management of osteoporosis to minimize fracture risk.

Lin JT, Lane JM

Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, USA. LinJ@hss.edu

The traditional management of osteoporosis has focused on the pharmacologic aspects of treatment. Nonpharmacologic approaches, such as the use of orthoses, exercise programs, calcium and vitamin D supplementation, fall prevention, and kyphoplasty have largely been overlooked. Evidence for an essential contribution of nonpharmacologic treatments in the management of osteoporotic patients is increasing, particularly for patients who cannot, or will not, comply with medication regimens. This Review highlights the most important aspects of nonpharmacologic management of osteoporosis.

Published 3 January 2008 in Nat Clin Pract Rheumatol, 4(1): 20-5.
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