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Osteoporosis — identification and management in primary care

Condition

Musculoskeletal

Endocrine and metabolic

Guidance type

ACG

7 November 2018

Published on 07 Nov 2018
Last Updated on 07 Nov 2018

This ACE Clinical Guidance (ACG) highlights the importance of early identification of patients at risk of osteoporosis or fragility fracture. Guidance is provided on risk assessment, correct diagnosis, and management considerations. It also includes a supplementary guide on treatment options and bisphosphonates treatment monitoring.

Download the ACG

Osteoporosis - identification and management in primary care (Nov 2018) [PDF, 269 KB]

Supplementary guide

Supplementary guide on available treatment options (Nov 2018) [PDF, 164 KB]

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ACG recommendations

  1. Assess osteoporosis risk in post-menopausal women, and men 65 years and older.

  2. Diagnose osteoporosis in patients with a fragility fracture or DXA BMD T-score ≤ -2.5.

  3. Treat patients diagnosed with osteoporosis or patients with osteopaenia and high fracture risk.

  4. Refer selected patient groups to a specialist only when necessary.

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