Towards a diagnostic and therapeutic consensus in male osteoporosis

Osteoporos Int. 2011 Nov;22(11):2789-98. doi: 10.1007/s00198-011-1632-z. Epub 2011 Apr 21.

Abstract

The consensus views on osteoporosis in men are reported.

Introduction: A workshop was convened within a meeting on osteoporosis in men to identify areas of consensus amongst the panel (the authors) and the participants of the meeting.

Methods: A public debate with an expert panel on preselected topics was conducted.

Results and conclusions: Consensus views were reached on diagnostic criteria and several aspects on the pathophysiology and treatment of osteoporosis in men.

Publication types

  • Consensus Development Conference

MeSH terms

  • Absorptiometry, Photon
  • Accidental Falls / statistics & numerical data
  • Androgens / therapeutic use
  • Body Mass Index
  • Bone Density / physiology*
  • Female
  • Femur Neck / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteoporosis* / diagnosis
  • Osteoporosis* / epidemiology
  • Osteoporosis* / therapy
  • Osteoporotic Fractures / epidemiology
  • Reference Standards
  • Risk Factors
  • Sex Factors
  • Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin / metabolism
  • Testosterone / blood
  • Testosterone / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Androgens
  • Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin
  • Testosterone