Osteoporosis: what's new and on the horizon

Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Dec;56(4):730-8. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0b013e3182a9ece0.

Abstract

In this review, we consider new concepts in the assessment of fracture risk and pharmacologic therapy for osteoporosis. We discuss trabecular bone score, a new imaging technology that adds information that cannot be obtained by only measuring bone mineral density by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. We also discuss innovations in antiresorptive, osteoanabolic, and combination therapy; and newer therapeutic classes, including cathepsin K inhibitors and antisclerostin antibodies. We do not cover agents that have not yet been studied in human clinical trials or that are no longer under active investigation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Absorptiometry, Photon / methods*
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
  • Osteoporosis / complications*
  • Osteoporosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteoporosis / drug therapy*
  • Osteoporotic Fractures / etiology
  • Osteoporotic Fractures / prevention & control*
  • Risk Assessment

Substances

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents