Complementary Therapies in Osteoporosis
Abstract
Osteoporosis is a disorder characterized by brittle, fragile bones. It results from unbalanced bone metabolism and often leads to bone fractures and, consequently, a decreased quality of life. It is complex in pathology and requires multifactorial management and treatment. It is imperative that nurse practitioners (NPs) maintain current best-practice knowledge to appropriately manage and treat this increasingly prevalent and debilitating disease. This article provides a review of information regarding recent evidence for pharmacological and supplemental therapies in osteoporosis, including strontium ranelate, genistein, and vitamin K.
Keywords: genistein , osteoporosis , strontium , vitamin K
In compliance with national ethical guidelines, the authors report no relationships with business or industry that would pose a conflict of interest.
PII: S1555-4155(09)00588-1
doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2009.10.003
© 2010 American College of Nurse Practitioners. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
