Osteoporosis: Review of Etiology, Mechanisms, and Approach to Management in the Aging Population

• Sonali Khandelwal ^[1] ; Nancy E. Lane ^[2]
  1. [1] Rush University Medical Center, 1611 West Harrison Suite 510, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
  2. [2] University of California at Davis School of Medicine
• Localización: Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, ISSN 0889-8529, Vol. 52, Nº. 2, 2023, págs. 259-275
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease. With special respect to the aging population, it is very common, not only due to changes in lifestyle and diet but as a result of the aging process there is low-grade inflammation and immune system activation that directly affects bone strength and quality. This article provides a review of the incidence, etiology, and approach to screening and management of osteoporosis in the aging population. A thorough screening of lifestyle, environmental, and clinical conditions will be reviewed which identifies appropriate candidates for screening and treatment.