Osteoporosis. It steals more than bone

Am J Nurs. 1996 Jun;96(6):26-33; quiz 34.

Abstract

Research shows that osteoporotic fractures all too often cause an irreversible decline in the quality of life. To help these patients, here's what you need to know about primary and secondary prevention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls / prevention & control
  • Aged
  • Calcium, Dietary / administration & dosage
  • Exercise
  • Female
  • Fractures, Bone / etiology
  • Humans
  • Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal* / complications
  • Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal* / drug therapy
  • Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal* / nursing
  • Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal* / prevention & control
  • Quality of Life*
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Calcium, Dietary