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Review
. 2020 Apr;49(4):363-376.
doi: 10.1007/s00132-020-03898-5.

[Pain management in osteoporosis]

[Article in German]
L Heuchemer  1 , D Emmert  1 , T Bender  1 , T Rasche  1 , M Marinova  2 , A Kasapovic  3 , R Conrad  4 , M Mücke  5
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[Pain management in osteoporosis]

[Article in German]
L Heuchemer et al. Orthopade. 2020 Apr.

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a very common disease all over the world, in which a reduction in bone density can lead to an increased risk of fractures and a diminished physical height. Osteoporosis is also associated with acute and chronic pain, which especially occurs in the back and can significantly reduce the quality of life. To provide sufficient care for affected patients, it is essential to know the particularities of pain management in osteoporosis, such as pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment options. This article gives a comprehensive review of pain management in osteoporosis and also explains the underlying pathomechanisms, risk factors, and diagnostic procedures.

Keywords: Absorptiometry, dual-energy x‑ray; Analgesics, opioid; Bisphosphonates; Fracture risk; Physical therapy modalities.

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