Guidelines for the management of osteoporosis and fragility fractures

Intern Emerg Med. 2019 Jan;14(1):85-102. doi: 10.1007/s11739-018-1874-2. Epub 2018 Jun 13.

Abstract

The purpose of this document, a result of the harmonisation and revision of Guidelines published separately by the SIMFER, SIOMMMS/SIR, and SIOT associations, is to provide practical indications based on specific levels of evidence and various grades of recommendations, drawn from available literature, for the management of osteoporosis and for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of fragility fractures. These indications were discussed and formally approved by the delegates of the Italian Scientific Associations involved in the project (SIE, SIGG, SIMFER, SIMG, SIMI, SIOMMMS, SIR, and SIOT).

Keywords: Fractures; Osteoporosis; Therapy.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Bone Density / physiology
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Osteoporosis / complications*
  • Osteoporosis / therapy*
  • Osteoporotic Fractures / therapy*