PM&R
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 254-260, March 2009

A Review of Osteoporosis: Part I. Impact, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Unique Role of the Physiatrist

  • Gopi C. Kasturi, MD

      Affiliations

    • VA Central California Health Care System, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Fresno, CA†
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: G.C.K.
    • ,
  • David X. Cifu, MD

      Affiliations

    • McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, VA‡
    • ,
  • Robert A. Adler, MD

      Affiliations

    • McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, VA§

Received 21 August 2008; accepted 9 December 2008.

Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone quantity and quality, leading to increased fracture risk. Despite important strides in understanding and treating this disorder, there is a large gap between knowledge and practice. In this first section of a 3-part review, the impact, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of osteoporosis are discussed. In addition, the role of the physiatrist is highlighted in closing the gap between science and clinical performance.

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  • † Disclosure: nothing to disclose
  • ‡ Disclosure: nothing to disclose
  • § Disclosure: 2A Eli Lilly and Novartis; 3A/B Novartis, Merck and Procter & Gamble; 7B Novartis, Eli Lilly and Practer & Gamble; 8A GlaxoSmithKline

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PII: S1934-1482(08)00084-1

doi:10.1016/j.pmrj.2008.12.005

PM&R
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 254-260, March 2009

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