Bone fragility in men: where are we?
Nuti, R.; Merlotti, D.; Francucci, C.M.; Gennari, L.
Journal of Endocrinological Investigation 33(7 Suppl): 33-38
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0391-4097 PMID: 20938224 Document Number: 639315
Osteoporosis in men is an increasingly important clinical issue. About one in three osteoporotic fractures occur in men, and the consequences of these fractures are generally more severe than in women. Despite these evidences, osteoporosis remains under-recognized and undertreated in men. This review provides a summary of recent developments about the causes, pathogenesis, and treatment of osteoporosis in men.