An appendix to the 2012 IOF-ECTS guidelines for the management of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

Arch Osteoporos. 2012:7:25-30. doi: 10.1007/s11657-012-0070-7. Epub 2012 Mar 21.

Abstract

The use of glucocorticoids in the treatment of medical disorders can lead to rapid bone loss and increased risk of fragility fracture. Updated clinical guidelines are needed that accommodate recent advances in fracture risk assessment and new pharmacological interventions to reduce fracture risk. This document serves as an appendix to the 2012 IOF-ECTS guidelines for the management of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Antirheumatic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Glucocorticoids / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Osteoporosis / chemically induced*
  • Osteoporosis / drug therapy*
  • Osteoporosis / prevention & control
  • Rheumatic Diseases / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antirheumatic Agents
  • Glucocorticoids