TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Falls, osteoporosis, and hip fractures
JO  - Medical clinics of North America
A1  - Cummings-Vaughn, Lenise A.
A1  - Gammack, Julie K.
SP  - 495
EP  - 506
VL  - 95
IS  - 3
N2  - Osteoporosis and falls are distinct conditions that share the potential clinical endpoint of fracture. This article explores the associations between osteoporosis and falls by examining the epidemiology, risk factors, risk prevention, and treatments. It outlines the evidence on falls prevention, osteoporosis diagnosis, and fracture risk assessment. It includes several studies that challenge the common view on the use of fall prevention tools, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry testing, and postfracture bisphosphonate treatment. By understanding the evidence, it becomes clearer how to target populations at risk, interpret screening methods, and promote disease prevention and treatment.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0025-7125
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mcna.2011.03.003
ID  - ref1
ER  -