Clinical Training: Osteoporosis in Older Women: Practical Approaches

Drs. Michele F. Bellantoni and Colleen Christmas

Assess patients for risk factors for osteoporosis; Interpret dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scores to determine bone mineral density (BMD); Cite the World Health Organization definitions of osteopenia and osteoporosis; Discuss the Unites Preventative Task Force and National Osteoporosis Foundation screening guidelines and recommendations; and Implement optimal prevention and treatment strategies for patients at risk for, or with established, osteoporosis.