Updates on Osteoporosis in Men

• Autores: Dima L. Diab, Nelson B. Watts
• Localización: Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, ISSN 0889-8529, Vol. 50, Nº. 2, 2021 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Updates on Osteoporosis), págs. 239-249
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Osteoporosis is less common in men than women; however, the mortality rate associated with major fragility fractures is higher in men. The diagnosis of osteoporosis is established by measurement of bone mineral density or by the presence of a fragility fracture, especially spine or hip fracture. However, many men at high risk of fracture will not meet the T-score criteria for osteoporosis, so fracture risk calculation, with a tool such as FRAX, should be performed. Bone-active agents should be prescribed for men at high risk of fracture to decrease fracture risk, and therapy must be individualized.