Factors affecting bone strength other than osteoporosis

Aging Clin Exp Res. 2013 Oct:25 Suppl 1:S9-11. doi: 10.1007/s40520-013-0098-6. Epub 2013 Sep 18.

Abstract

Osteoporosis is the most common cause of bone fragility, especially in post-menopausal women. Bone strength may be compromised by several other medical conditions and medications, which must be ruled out in the clinical management of patients affected by fragility fractures. Indeed, 20-30% of women and up to 50% of men affected by bone fragility are diagnosed with other conditions affecting bone strength other than osteoporosis. These conditions include disorders of bone homeostasis, impaired bone remodeling, collagen disorders, and medications qualitatively and quantitatively affecting bone strength. Proper diagnosis allows correct treatment to prevent the occurrence of fragility fractures.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Density
  • Bone Diseases / chemically induced
  • Bone Diseases / complications*
  • Bone Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Bone Remodeling
  • Bone Resorption
  • Bone and Bones / drug effects
  • Bone and Bones / pathology*
  • Collagen / metabolism
  • Endocrine System Diseases / complications
  • Female
  • Fracture Healing
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnosis*
  • Fractures, Bone / etiology
  • Homeostasis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteoporosis / diagnosis*
  • Postmenopause

Substances

  • Collagen