UK consensus guideline on the management of patients at low, high, and very high risk of osteoporotic fracture.
Osteoporosis is a disease characterised by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, increasing bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture. Reduced bone density is the major risk factor for fragility fracture, but other factors also increase the risk. This working party guideline covers the management of patients at low, high, and very high risk of osteoporotic fracture and is intended for healthcare professionals who interact with these patients.
