PL-2.4 Osteoporosis - New guidelines 2023

Suzanne N Morin, Canada

Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
McGill University

Questions Submitted

  • A question for Dr. Morin- Thank you for a great talk as usual. What constitutes a significant compression fracture of a vertebrae, noted on an Xtay done to assess c/o's of mid to LBP, but not because of a sudden onset of pain, or trauma. 10% 20%, any compression? Does age factor into decision making re treatment? 80y/o, 90 y/o, do you have a cut off for when you would treat, given that the person is in reasonably good shape for age. Many thanks

Objectives

Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

•Identify individuals at risk of fractures using a fracture risk assessment tool

•Initiate appropriate pharmacotherapy

•Monitor treatment with judicious testing

Recommended Reading Websites

2023 Clinical practice guideline for osteoporosis

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