Osteoporosis: a view of a rheumatologist
Zhugrova E.S., Samigullina R.R., Smakotina A.I., Chakieva D.S.

North-western State Medical University named after I. I. Mechnikov, St. Petersburg

Osteoporosis (OP) is the most common form of the disease, in which a progressive decrease in bone strength is associated with the onset of menopause. By their medical significance, the metabolic diseases of the skeleton take the fourth place after cardiovascular, oncological diseases and diabetes mellitus. Osteoporosis has no specific early symptomatology, except for already happened fractures. In this regard, the awareness and consideration of risk factors becomes particularly important for the prevention and diagnosis of the disease. A reliable diagnosis of osteoporosis is based on densitometry. Diagnosis of OP includes assessment of risk factors for osteoporosis and fractures, and dual X-ray energy absorptiometry. The most important task is a widespread introduction of modern methods of prevention and treatment of osteoporosis into practice. Particular attention is paid to an adequate intake of vitamin D and its concentration in the serum is important for the health of bones and calcium-phosphorus metabolism, as well as for the optimal functioning of many organs and tissues.

Key words: osteoporosis, diagnosis, risk factors, prevention, treatment, calcium, alfacalcidol.
For citation: Zhugrova E.S., Samigullina R.R., Smakotina A.I., Chakieva D.S. Osteoporosis: a view of a rheumatologist // 
RMJ. 2018. № 4(I). P. 20–24.