04-06-2018 | Osteoporosis | Review | Article
Review of the guideline of the American College of Physicians on the treatment of osteoporosis
Journal: Osteoporosis International
Authors: J. A. Kanis, C. Cooper, R. Rizzoli, J.-Y. Reginster
Publisher: Springer London
Abstract
Summary
This review, endorsed by the International Osteoporosis Foundation and the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases, summarizes several failings of the recent guidelines of the American College of Physicians (ACP) on the treatment of low bone density or osteoporosis to prevent fractures.
Introduction
The ACP recently issued guidelines for the treatment of low bone density or osteoporosis to prevent fractures.
Methods
Literature review and critical review of the ACP guidelines.
Results
The guideline is lacking in scope due to the endorsement of treatment based on T-scores rather than fracture risk assessment and in failure to adequately consider anabolic therapies.
Conclusions
The ACP guideline appears outdated.