Osteoporosis update / 医学研究生学报

ABSTRACT

Osteoporosis is a common metabolic bone disease in the aging population society. The incidence is increasing during these years. Elderly people especially postmenopausal women are of greatest susceptibility. Fracture and other complications caused by osteoporosis may affect patients' life span and the quality of life. It also increased medical costs. The principles of managing osteoporosis are understanding the risk factors and susceptible population; appropriate evaluating bone mass and multidisciplinary approach. The present paper reviewed the update of epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, evaluation methods and management of this disease.