Managing patients with complications of osteoporosis.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
This article reviews the impact of osteoporosis on quality of life. It defines specific impairments and suggests how best to minimize the impact of osteoporosis on patients' daily lives. Specific issues such as a spinal deformity, limitations on activities of daily living, pain, functionality, social impairment, self esteem, and depression also are addressed. Finally, a multidisciplinary team approach to osteoporosis is advocated.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Gold, DT; Shipp, KM; Lyles, KW
Published Date
- June 1998
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 27 / 2
Start / End Page
- 485 - 496
PubMed ID
- 9669151
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0889-8529
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s0889-8529(05)70018-9
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States