El uso de bifosfonatos, raloxifeno y el resto de los medicamentos dedicados a la Osteoporosis es bastante confuso en general. Identificar al paciente de alto riesgo para evitar la primera fractura es la principal tarea en Atención Primaria; y por supuesto tratar aquellos que ya hayan sufrido una fractura osteoporótica.El National Prescribing Service australiano nos ofrece una excelente y concisa revisión del tema.
Maintaining bone health to prevent osteoporotic fractures
Osteoporotic fractures are a major public health problem — they occur in 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men over 60 years of age, and the incidence is rising. Fragility fractures can lead to premature death, pain, height loss and spinal deformity. This NPS News outlines interventions for preventing osteoporosis and reducing fracture risk in those who develop the disease.
Osteoporotic fractures are a major public health problem — they occur in 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men over 60 years of age, and the incidence is rising. Fragility fractures can lead to premature death, pain, height loss and spinal deformity. This NPS News outlines interventions for preventing osteoporosis and reducing fracture risk in those who develop the disease.
Una fractura en cuña pesquisada recientemente a una paciente,me cuestiona respecto a como evitar este tipo de fracturas en APS
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