Baseline measurement in osteoporosis
- bone mineral density assessment may be performed at the commencement of treatment for osteoporosis and then subsequently after more than 18 months on treatment (1)
- quantitation of urinary deoxypyridinoline/creatinine ratio to quantify bone turnover, initially, then whilst on treatment
Reference:
- (1) ARC.Hands On 2007;11:1-6.
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