Osteoporosis in the elderly

B Seriolo; S Paolino; A Casabella; G Botticella; C Seriolo; L Molfetta

doi:10.1007/s40520-013-0107-9

Osteoporosis in the elderly

Aging Clin Exp Res. 2013 Oct:25 Suppl 1:S27-9. doi: 10.1007/s40520-013-0107-9. Epub 2013 Aug 21.

Authors

B Seriolo¹, S Paolino, A Casabella, G Botticella, C Seriolo, L Molfetta

Affiliation

¹ Research Laboratories and Academic Unit of Clinical Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova, Genova, Italy.

PMID: 23963883
DOI: 10.1007/s40520-013-0107-9

Abstract

Osteoporosis is predominantly a condition of the elderly with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture. A number of clinical as well as biological studies have been pivotal in providing us with an understanding of the pathophysiology of this condition. This article discusses the current concepts of age-related osteoporosis.

MeSH terms

Accidental Falls
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging
Bone Density / drug effects
Female
Hip Fractures / diagnosis
Humans
Life Style
Male
Middle Aged
Osteoporosis / diagnosis
Osteoporosis / epidemiology
Osteoporosis / prevention & control*
Osteoporosis / therapy*
Osteoporotic Fractures / diagnosis
Osteoporotic Fractures / prevention & control*
Quality of Life
Vitamin D / therapeutic use

Substances

Vitamin D